Assistant Accountant - Dot Recruit : Job Details

Our client, a Salford based property group, are seeking an Assistant Accountant for an initial 12 month Fixed Term Contract. This role supports senior finance team members by providing day-to-day financial and accounting assistance, ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of services. It also involves contributing to the month-end reporting process and maintaining key financial controls.

Key Duties/Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the finance team to prepare accurate monthly reports and management accounts.
• Take ownership of specific reporting processes, working with internal stakeholders to ensure data consistency across departments.
• Oversee financial aspects of contracts, including monitoring payments and managing external relationships.
• Prepare monthly expenditure reports and variance analyses.
• Handle capitalisation reporting, including detailed monthly journals and reconciliations.
• Support the accounts payable team with financial reconciliations and ensure accurate provisions are maintained.
• Manage the financial aspects of utilities and other operational costs, ensuring correct allocations and recharges.
• Assist with internal and external audits, addressing audit queries as needed.
• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register, ensuring accurate reporting of assets.
• Complete bank reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies in reports, updating processes as necessary.
• Assist with compliance filings to relevant authorities.
• Ensure adherence to financial policies and data privacy regulations.
• Identify and address training needs, supporting continuous professional development.

Desired Skills / Experience:

• Experience with accounting software and financial systems (Sage preferred)
• Strong experience with journal entries, accruals, and prepayments.
• Knowledge of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Proficiency in Excel and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent numeracy and communication abilities.

Benefits

• £30,000 - £35,000
• Hybrid working (3 days office based, 2 days WFH)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays