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Assistant Accountant
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Location
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Medway, Kent / Chatham, Kent
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Salary
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£25000 - £30000 per annum
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Posted
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15 Nov 2018
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Closes
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06 Dec 2018
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Ref
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13966306/001
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Contact
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Ewan
Quinn
Responsible for the financial and management accounts processing for designated areas. To assist the Accounting Manager - Funds in meeting objectives concerning statutory financial accounting and reporting; management and security of the Corporation's assets; provide support for the maintenance of Corporation accounting ledgers for designated areas; and improving operational efficiency's within the Financial Accounting Team in Chatham
Client Details
A well established organisation who can offer a excellent opportunity for career progression
Description
Responsible for the financial and management accounts for designated areas. Maintain accounting records for the assigned operations within the Corporation ensuring that all balance sheet reconciliations are prepared in line with timetable and resolve issues in timely manner.
Assist with the budget and forecast exercises, as required.
Work with the Accounting Manager with the production of statutory accounts for the organisation and its subsidiaries, working on assigned sections. Assist with other external reporting requirements on a quarterly basis, or as required.Provide assistance during audits for the Corporation and assigned operations, liaising with internal and external auditors, actuaries, tax department and other key stakeholders.Provide support with project work, such as IT implementation projects and upgrades, and provide support to develop and execute business process streamlining projects that comply with Corporation policies.Provide cover for other members of the Financial Accounting team, as requiredOwnership of processing accounts information for designated areasAssist in coaching and training less experience staff membersProvide encouragement to colleagues to achieve individual goalsSeek feedback to understand own strengths and provide feedback to immediate colleaguesExperience of monthly management accounting
Experience of year end statutory accounts preparation
Profile
- A background of Assisting to produce Financial and Management Accounts would be beneficial to this role.
- CIMA / ACCA - Active Studier
- Part Qualified
- Excel
Job Offer
A very competitive salary and exceptionally good benefits package
- Private Medical
- pension
- Life Insurance
- 25 days Annual leave
- Bonus Scheme
- Study Support
