Accounts Assistant

As an Accounts Assistant in Chatham, you will help keep day-to-day finance records accurate for an organisation in the financial services industry. You will work across the Accounting & Finance department, ensuring financial information is well organised and available when needed.

Client Details: The organisation operates in the Financial industry and is based in Chatham.

Description

• Support the processing of financial accounting in the general ledger accurately and resolve issues in a timely manner
• Work closely with the Financial Accountant and Managers and the Society and the International offices/entities to complete the monthly close and consolidation in a controlled manner
• Support the effective control environment over the general ledger and accounting function, including performing balance sheet reconciliations and substantiation
• Challenge information appropriately to deliver high quality results, along with adequate evidence.
• Assist in preparing, reviewing and delivering the external reporting including Half Year and Annual Reporting under UK GAAP
• Work closely with the International offices/entities, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Investment Reporting, FP&A, Regulatory Reporting, Financial Operations and business functions to communicate requirements, perform accounting and challenge results
• Provide assistance to both internal and external auditors on a timely basis in the performance of their audits and in implementing recommendations agreed by management
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and projects as appropriate
• Support the compliance with Lloyd's policies for the Society, subsidiaries and International offices, as appropriate
• Develop and maintain procedure manuals and/or process documentation

Profile: A successful 'Accounts Assistant' should have:

• Experience of maintaining accurate finance records and supporting routine accounting activities.
• Confidence processing financial information with close attention to detail.
• Ability to check data, identify discrepancies and keep records up to date.
• Comfort working with finance systems and maintaining clear supporting documentation.
• Ability to organise tasks effectively while meeting regular finance deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication when working with finance colleagues.

Job Offer

• Fixed-term contract.
• Salary of £36,000 to £44,000 dependent on the level of experience.
• Hybrid working arrangement, with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.