Accounts Assistant

Our client is looking for an experienced Accounts Assistant A typical week is 2 days in the office and 3 days remote This is one of many opportunities we are currently recruiting for please visit our website colbernlimited co uk for more jobs. Job Purpose To work closely with the Accountant and Finance Business Partner to oversee CCRs financial accounting, reporting and internal control environment, ensuring that all inputsto the General Ledger via its feeder systems are accurate, timely and robust. Furthermore, to support thewider finance team,key internal and external stakeholders in respect of all accounting and reporting requirements. PrincipalDuties and Responsibilities •To assist the accountant in the preparation of revenue budget estimates, monthly and quarterly closure of accounts andcompliance with relevant codes of practice for the counciland relevant joint committees. • To assist the accountant in the monitoring and financing of expenditure, including the preparation and agreement of grant claims and completion of statistical returns as required. • To oversee theIncome Scheduler, ensuring that periodic incomebilling is completed on time, track the receipt of incomepayments, and assistto oversee dunning process ensuring thatCCR always maximises its cashflow. • To lead on all aspects of CCRs Procure to Process, from the timely review and actioning of Purchase Requisitions and PO Generation, through to Goods Receipting and Invoice Receipting, ensuring the overall accuracy and completeness of the CCRs Purchase Ledger to inform internal management accounts and decision making. • Ensure the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of all general ledgertransactions processed via CIVICA to the specific Projects and programmes and include all relevant supporting documentation for auditing purposes. • To lead on all aspects of managing and maintaining CCRs Banking arrangements including bank reconciliations and related support functions e.g., cashflow forecasting. • To assist with the reconciliation of VAT Control Accounts and the preparation of monthly VAT returns for CCR in-line with agreed processes and deadlines. • To contribute to the improvement of CCRs financial processes, including documenting and improving the use of financial systems. This post supports the accountant to ensure thatall financial entries are appropriate, accurate and completed in a timely fashion as documented in CCRs Monthly, Quarterly and Year closing schedules. • To be an effective, proactive, and committed memberof the Finance Team. Corporate Requirements • To participate actively in supporting the principles and practice of equality of opportunity as stated in the CCRs Equal Opportunities Policy. • To take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions and to comply with all health and safety legislation as appropriate. • As a term of your employment, you may be required to undertake such other duties and/or times of work as may reasonably be required of you, commensurate with your gradeor general levelof responsibility within the organisation. • Although you will be provided witha base, you will be required to work from various locations in accordance with the needs of the role. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE OPPORTUNITIES colbernlimited co uk The first part of our recruitment process is to send your CV. Should you be short listed Colbern Limited will contact you within 5 days or we may contact you about other job opportunities. Colbern Limited along with our clients are an equal opportunities employer