Financial Assistant with a Focus on Banking

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Carlton Recruitment Solutions Ltd Full time
Job Overview:

We are Carlton Recruitment Solutions Ltd, a leading recruitment agency specialising in finance and accounting roles. We are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our client's finance team in Waterloo.

Job Description:

The successful candidate will have a strong background in accounting and banking, with experience in managing daily transactions and ensuring accuracy. They will also possess excellent communication skills and be able to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities:
  1. Manage daily banking processes, including extracting bank statements and preparing payments and receipts for upload to the finance system.
  2. Process monthly credit card transactions, adhering to company credit card policy and ensuring timely reconciliation.
  3. Develop and implement process improvements within the finance system, leveraging open banking capabilities.
  4. Train and assist colleagues in maintaining accurate records and adhering to procedures and policies.
  5. Prepare and distribute management accounts for Secondary Housing, including narrative and variance analysis.
  6. Maintain balance sheet reconciliations for Secondary Housing, ensuring accurate revenue/cost recognition.
Requirements:
  • AAT Level 4 qualified or part qualified/qualified CIMA.
  • Previous experience in posting bank transactions and manual payments.
  • Full understanding of accruals, prepayments, and Purchase Order Process.
  • Knowledge and experience of computerised accounting systems and proficiency in MS Office & Excel.
  • Xledger and First Steps (nursery database) desirable but not essential.
Salary and Benefits:

The estimated salary for this role is £33,228 pro rata, based on industry standards for a similar position in the UK. This is a full-time contract with hybrid working arrangements to be agreed with your Line Manager.

The benefits package includes pension, life assurance, sick pay, flexible working, team building days, training and development support, wellbeing support, staff discounts, and nursery discounts.



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