Accounts Assistant

Finance Officer

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Location: Birmingham City Centre
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Working Pattern: 3 days on-site (negotiable after 3-month training period)

Responsibilities:

• Manage NetSuite by setting up department codes and employees and updating employee details.
• Handle month-end duties, including preparing journals, managing R&M Maintenance, CAS-2, Education, Justice & Health, Fixed Assets, sessional accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Oversee procurement card and petty cash transactions.
• Validate, format, and distribute reports.
• Action outputs from meetings, code remittances, conduct cost code analysis, perform general data analysis, handle recoding, and manage funder returns.
• Assist with budget preparation and monitoring, providing variance analysis and explanations.
• Support the finance team in annual audits by preparing necessary documentation and liaising with auditors.
• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Reconcile bank statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and other regulatory filings as required.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to streamline financial processes and enhance efficiency.

Skills:

• Excel proficiency: data sorting and manipulation, lookups, pivot tables, basic functions (SUM, SORT, SUMIF, filters, duplicates, formatting).
• Attributes: can-do attitude, team player, strong communication skills, initiative-driven, previous finance experience, experience with finance systems.

About You:

You must be available to start immediately and be looking for a long-term career. While NetSuite experience is preferable, it is not essential. You should be ambitious and looking for progression.

If you are an experienced Finance Officer eager to join a dynamic team and advance your career, we want to hear from you!

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