Assistant Accountant
Snodland, Kent
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm
KHR is working in collaboration with a leading global business focused on sustainability, continuous improvement and employee growth who are looking to hire an Assistant Accountant on a temporary basis.
As the Assistant Accountant, you will provide accounting support to the Financial Controller, play a key role in the monthly accounts process, and provide cover & support to other departmental functions.
Responsibilities of the Assistant Accountant will include, yet not be limited to:
– Budget and Forecasts: contribute to the annual budget, and monthly forecasting processes, providing information and managing input from other departments as required
- Assist with monitoring capital expenditure including cost tracking, cash flow forecast, variance analysis and project compliance
- Prepare reports and key performance indicators as required
- Prepare and input journals to the SAP GL, maintaining the audit trail for each transaction
- Prepare ad-hoc payments and ensure processed on time and approved in line with a chart of authority
- Prepare control account reconciliations and monthly reconciliation of interfaces including
- Production and stock systems; resolve any issues that arise
- Process non-stock invoices for items such as sundry income and group recharges
- Liaise with intercompany customers and suppliers to ensure that the intercompany balances reconcile each month-end
- Undertake study and complete exams for one of the main accountancy bodies.
- Subsequently, acquire sufficient knowledge and experience to apply for full membership
- Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Financial Controller
Candidate Profile
- Degree in Finance or Accounting (preferred)
- Part/Fully Qualified Accountant (AAT/ACCA/CIMA)
- Analytical skills and attention to detail
- SAP and Microsoft Office proficiency
- Proactive problem-solver with a hands-on approach
- Adaptable and committed to continuous improvement
To be considered please apply today.
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Job Title: Finance Analyst Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum (DOE) (Plus comprehensive benefits) Hours: 39 Hours Per Week Type: Permanent Location: Lytham St Annes, FY8 Start Date: ASAP Work Pattern: Monday – Friday, with flexibility for some home working. We have an exciting new opportunity for a Finance Analyst to join our client’s Finance Department. This critical role is designed to add value through insightful, forward-looking reporting while working closely with IT to enhance efficiency and flexibility in financial analysis. If you are a qualified accountant with experience in Management Accounting, along with an interest in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and financial system improvements, this could be the perfect next step in your career. Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain and enhance the integrated financial reporting model, ensuring efficiency and insightful outputs.
Work with Business Intelligence tools to improve reporting and enable fast, accurate responses to ad-hoc requests.
Manage the annual budgeting and monthly reforecasting process, working closely with the Management Accountant.
Act as the key liaison between IT and Finance, driving new systems and processes to improve scalability and performance.
Support the Management Accounts Team, with the ability to provide cover for the Management Accountant when required.
Requirements:
ACA, CIMA, or ACCA qualification.
Strong experience as a Management Accountant or in a similar role, with a deep understanding of General Ledger Accounting & Month-End Reporting.
Proficiency in Excel, Accounting Systems, and Business Intelligence Tools.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with a focus on efficiency and innovation.
Self-motivated and able to manage workload independently.
Experience in financial analysis and forecasting.
Desirable Skills:
Project management experience.
Familiarity with emerging technologies in financial reporting and analysis.
What’s in it for you? Holidays: 33 days (including bank holidays, pro rata) | Healthcare: BUPA Private Healthcare | Pension & Life Assurance | Generous colleague discounts for you and your family | Wellbeing support & counselling services | Charity support initiatives | Office profit share bonusIf you require any additional information regarding the position, please call David at Service Care Solutions on 01772 208 966 or send an E-Mail to david.jones@servicecare.org.uk....Read more...
Job Description:
Are you a qualified accountant who can demonstrate successful project delivery within the financial services sector? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
We have a fantastic opportunity for a Finance Change Manager to join the team at a global investment firm. Within this role, you’ll provide Project Management support on a key finance project as well as other ad hoc projects as required.
This is an initial 6-month contract based in Edinburgh with a hybrid working pattern.
Skills/Experience:
Qualified accountant with asset management experience preferred.
Experience in handling regulatory, operation and/or reporting change.
Experience of delivering through others, handling interactions at all levels of seniority.
Takes personal accountability for high quality outputs and timely delivery.
Agile self-starter who is willing to learn and take on new challenges.
Commercial acumen and ability to challenge trends and form expectations.
Develops credibility with stakeholders (relationships, communication, and confidence).
Strong communication skills, demonstrating excellent written and verbal messaging appropriate to the audience.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team to inspire, share and listen to ideas.
Organisational skills with an ability to prioritise work and manage expectations.
Problem solver who is willing to proactively challenge and deliver value adding outcomes.
Strong IT / analytical skills.
Core-Asset Consulting is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from everyone irrespective of age, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital/civil partner status or pregnancy.
Job reference: 15983
To apply for this vacancy applicants must be eligible to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.
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As a finance apprentice and a key member of the finance team, the role will involve liaising with people from all departments and at all levels. As a finance professional, you’ll inform finance multi-million-pound decisions and directly influence the development, growth and operation of their railway.
Overview of duties:
Assist with periodic financial reports
Post journals and other key financial inputs
Assist the business in updating project information on the Network Rail key systems
Provide support with ad hoc reporting as requested by the business
Undertake ad hoc finance assistance based on queries received
Support with achieving the team key metrics
Training:
Assistant Accountant Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
Alongside your role, you will study towards the level 3 AAT qualification
Training Outcome:
With progression towards the level 4 AAT qualifications
You will receive support from industry-experienced tutors and coaches
Great opportunities for development and learning in a supportive environment, friendly and sociable team, strong potential for progression
Employer Description:One of the UK’s most recognised engineering and railway companies in the heart of Manchester, Network Rail. They specialise in the maintenance and development of Britain's rail tracks, signalling, bridges, tunnels, level crossings and many key stations. With new world-class stations being built, they are involved in some of the most ambitious and diverse ventures that this country has ever seen.
Great opportunities for development and learning in a supportive environment, friendly and sociable team, strong potential for progression.
All apprentices so far have secured a permanent position within the team and many of whom have quickly progressed to Assistant Accountant with some progressing further into a Finance Business Partner role.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm. Flexibility option to be confirmed (flexible). Hybrid working option available.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative....Read more...
Key Responsibilities:
Apprentices will be based within one of the Finance teams providing accounting support to the STFC Finance function, while tackling other work from different functional areas within the broader UKRI Finance function to provide an all-round experience in finance and accounting.
The role will include a range of core financial and accounting activities similar to the activities listed below:
Assist with financial reporting, including the creation of monthly project and other reports as required
Cost centre and project budget setup and maintenance
Assist with monthly departmental forecasting by monitoring income and expenditure
Research Council, Service Level Agreement (SLA) management and grant administration
Creation and posting of Project and General Ledger Journals; including collating backing papers and evidence to maintain an audit trail
Support prepayment requests by providing financial risk analysis
Creation of Sales Invoices and Revenue Accruals
Supporting Asset Management, recording and physical verification
Provide assistance to the Governance team on the internal audit programme
The role will be based within the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory with a minimum expectation of three days onsite days per week. Apprentices may be required to travel occasionally to other UKRI locations in the UK. Training:Apprentices will undertake a programme as follows:
Year 1-2: Level 3 Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship
Year 3: Level 4 Professional Accounting or Taxation Professional
Both levels of programme will incorporate AAT Diploma qualifications at Level 3 and Level 4.Training Outcome:Ongoing employment and development.Employer Description:UKRI is an organisation that brings together the seven disciplinary research councils, Research England and Innovate UK. Together, we build an independent organisation with a strong voice and vision ensuring the UK maintains its world-leading position in research and innovation.
Supporting some of the world’s most exciting and challenging research projects, we develop and operate some of the most remarkable scientific facilities in the world. We are pushing the frontiers of human knowledge through fundamental research and delivering benefits for UK society and the economy through world-class research, skills and business-led innovation.Working Hours :37 hours Monday to Friday, working hours TBCSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Analytical skills....Read more...
Job Duties include:Assisting with the preparation of trust accounts and tax returns.Preparing R185 trust income forms.Assisting clients with meeting their tax compliance requirements.Preparing personal tax returns and computations.Resolving client queries with HMRC.Undertaking research into more complex tax matters.Providing assistance to senior staff on various tax advisory project.Please note, the salary is £19,500 -£24,000 depending on age and experience.Training:Accounts/Finance Assistant Apprenticeship Level 2 - AAT This apprenticeship is a perfect match for someone without any accountancy or bookkeeping knowledge. On this programme they will learn the building blocks of the modern accountant. Not only will they grasp the fundamentals of bookkeeping but we will help them develop those vital skills and behaviours to enable them to put their knowledge into action. If you’re new to accountancy and finance, looking to change your career into accountancy or have previously worked in an accounts department this level is ideal for you. You don’t need any prior experience working in accounts to study AAT Level 2 Certificate in Accounting. There are no entry requirements, but you do need good maths, IT and English skills, and a willingness to learn. You’ll learn a broad range of core accounting skills, including double-entry bookkeeping and basic costing as well as accountancy related business skills and personal skills.Training Outcome:You will get the opportunity to work in a firm with the chance to progress quickly and gain knowledge within various aspects of taxation. Full study support will also be provided for the ATT qualification.Employer Description:We are an independent firm of auditors and accounts offering a full range of services to our clients who are mainly family run owner managed businesses. We have a young team and we engage in regular social activities, escape rooms, go ape and crazy golf are a few recent trips. Our team are also keen to help new apprentices learn and develop personal skills to help in future life.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, shifts to be confirmedSkills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Senior Finance Officer Local Authority Bradford Central Bradford Location Hybrid Working Available Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 This is an ongoing contract for 3 – 6 months 37 Hours per week (Full Time) £18ph UmbrellaTo provide a professional finance and management information service to services / departments throughout the Trust ensuring principles of best value, value for money and risk management are embedded in service delivery. To undertake complex pieces of accountancy work and to support and advise services in achieving their objectives. To support the Finance Team and promote the delivery of an excellent service to customers. To communicate in an informed confident, polite and understanding manner with all clients and customers.Main responsibilities
Ensure that all budgeting and year end accounting procedures are complied with including the operation of financial policies and controls, Financial Regulations and Standing Orders.
Prepare, analyse and interpret financial and other service performance information to influence and enable managers to make the correct operational decisions.
Support service areas and budget holders by providing a comprehensive financial support service which will include budget profiling and forecasting with links to performance management information. Prepare and present reports as required.
Represent the Principal Accountant and Finance Business Partner on internal working groups and project teams.
Ensure the Trust’s income and expenditure is correctly accounted for in line with legislative requirements and Council policies and procedures.
Organise, deliver and participate in training events to improve the skills, knowledge and understanding of financial and non-financial managers.
Undertake more complex financial activities within the Finance Business Partnering Team, including working on corporate projects, government and other returns and multi-disciplinary working parties.
Supervision of finance officers and apprentices as and when required.
Listen to service customers and provide timely information and advice, offering solutions as required.
To develop good working relationships with colleagues to support the delivery of financial services and showing at all times professionalism and respect.
Requirements:
AAT or Equivalent Qualification
Public Sector Finance experience essential
Experience preparing reports and maintaining financial systems and procedures
Service Care Solutions also offers a £250 referral bonus! So, if you know of anyone who would be perfect for this position and they are placed into work, you will receive £250 for the referral once their probationary period has been completed.If this role is of interest, please just respond to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call Jake on 01772 208969....Read more...
JOB DESCRIPTION
Purpose of Position
RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) owns subsidiaries that manufacture, market, and sell various specialty chemical product lines, including high-quality specialty paints, infrastructure rehab and repair products, protective coatings, roofing systems, sealants, and adhesives, focusing on the maintenance and improvement needs of the industrial, specialty and consumer markets. Our family of products includes those marketed under brand names such as API, Carboline, CAVE, DAP, Day-Glo, Dri-Eaz, Dryvit, Euclid, EUCO, Fibergrate, Fibregrid, Fibrecrete, Flecto, Flowcrete, Gator, Grupo PV, Hummervoll, illbruck, Kemtile, Key Resin, Nudura, Mohawk, Prime Resins, Rust-Oleum, Specialty Polymer Coatings, Stonhard, Strathmore, TCI, Toxement, Tremco, Tuf-Strand, Universal Sealants, Viapol, Watco and Zinsser. As of May 31, 2024, our subsidiaries marketed products in approximately 159 countries and territories and operated manufacturing facilities in approximately 119 locations. Approximately 30% of our sales are generated in international markets through a combination of exports to and direct sales in foreign countries. For the fiscal year ended May 31, 2024, we recorded net sales of $7.3 billion. This position is responsible for the execution of financial and internal control audits for RPM International. These audit activities include internal control audits at the majority of the Company's large subsidiaries in support of Management's Assessment of Internal Control over Financial Reporting as well as specific scope financial statement audits at certain of the Company's smaller worldwide locations. In addition, RPM's Internal Audit Department may work on various other projects on an ad hoc basis. The Senior Internal Auditor reports directly to the Manager, Internal Audit during the execution of the procedures described above. This role is expected to travel approximately 20-30% of the year.
Essential Functions
Evaluate the design and perform operating testing over higher risk key internal controls. Prepare summaries of the audit procedures performed and the results achieved at the conclusion of each audit. Assist in developing recommendations for remedial action to improve operations within an agreed upon implementation schedule. Conduct follow-up discussion and tests to ascertain whether agreed upon corrective measures have been implemented. Perform higher risk specific scope financial statement audit procedures in accordance with Internal Audit's standard audit program. Prepare summaries of the audit procedures performed and the results achieved at the conclusion of each audit. Assist in developing recommendations for remedial action to improve operations within an agreed upon implementation schedule. Conduct follow-up discussions and tests to ascertain whether agreed upon corrective measures have been implemented. Respond to internal requests for support or assistance in a prompt and professional manner. Provide assistance to the Company' external auditors. Keep abreast of laws, rules and regulations issued by applicable regulatory agencies with which the Company must comply. Maintain personal and professional competency through appropriate participation in professional organizations and attendance at relevant internal and external training opportunities.
Relationship and Contacts
Internal Contacts:
Staff Internal Auditors, Senior Internal Auditors, and Managers, Internal Audit - On a daily basis, the Senior Internal Auditor is expected to interact in small project teams by assisting Staff Internal Auditors and Interns with the completion of their work, and working under the supervision of the Managers, Internal Audit.
Senior Director of Internal Audit - On a frequent basis, the Senior Internal Auditor will participate in meetings with the Senior Director to discuss internal audit objectives, audit procedures and audit results.
VP Internal Audit & Chief Audit Executive - On a periodic basis, the Senior Internal Auditor will meet with the Chief Audit Executive to discuss internal audit objectives, audit procedures and audit results.
RPM Corporate Officers - The Senior Internal Auditor may be asked to participate in meetings with RPM Corporate Officers including the Chief Financial, Accounting and/or Compliance Officers to provide an executive level summary of the activities of the Internal Audit Department.
Corporate Finance Department - Internal Audit is responsible for auditing the activities of the Corporate Finance Department, most important of which is the preparation of the Company's external financial statements. In addition, the Corporate Finance Department will communicate any areas of risk at the operating company level to Internal Audit for review and follow-up.
Financial Management at Operating Groups and Operating Companies - Though the degree will vary with every audit, this position will have contact with employees in the worldwide finance function, including Segment-level Chief Financial Officers and Controllers.
External Contacts:
Periodic contact with the Company's external auditors (Deloitte) who rely significantly on the work performed by Internal Audit.
Education/License/Certification/Experience Requirements
3 to 5 years of experience is preferred. Completion of a Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in accounting is preferred. Completion of a Bachelor's in accounting, finance or a related field is required. Certified Public Accountant or Certified Internal Auditor, including the active pursuit of these certifications is preferred.
Knowledge and Skills Required for Position
Strong oral and written communication skills. Positive attitude & willingness to work and travel in small teams. Ability to communicate, learn, and be self-sufficient. Ability to understand and follow directions. Business office skills - ability to use a laptop computer including Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint; required. Experience with AuditBoard audit software, preferred.
Benefits and Compensation
The employee will be eligible to participate in all applicable corporate benefit programs which include a defined benefit pension plan, a company-matched 401(k), medical and dental plans, group life and disability plans, and employee assistance program. The employee will also be eligible for paid vacation, PTO, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement. Employee will be eligible for annual merit increases and bonus. Hybrid work schedule available at Brunswick Hills, Ohio office.Apply for this ad Online!....Read more...
