A well-known employer in the heart of Bath are seeking a Financial Accountant to join their high-performing team.

Your new role
To support an ongoing project, my client requires an Assistant Financial Accountant to work flexibly across the Finance team. Duties will include:
Assist the team with preparing financial statements as directed
Assist the financial accounts team with preparing quarterly / monthly reporting as directed
Supporting the maintenance and reconciliation of the Fixed Asset register, including posting entries to the register and ledger. Producing ad-hoc reports as requested.
Maintaining GL integrity.
Quarterly review of control account reconciliations generated by departments
Assisting with system set ups e.g. new project codes and perform general housekeeping
Undertake activities that require payments to suppliers, staff expenses and student maintenance payments

What you'll need to succeed
Experience and knowledge of financial accounting. Preparation of financial statements/management reporting to a prescribed timetable
Excellent interpersonal skills in order to effectively communicate complex financial information to a range of staff
Good IT and analytical skills, being able to extract and manipulate data, in particular, using Excel and Word
Ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues
Ability to plan effectively, particularly in periods with parallel/conflicting priorities

What you'll get in return
Flexible working options available.
City centre location - few minutes' walk from all train & bus stations and Park & Ride drop-off
Generous holiday allowance
Hybrid working
Good pension
ASAP start
12-15 month contract

What you need to do now
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