Company Accounts Assistant (Acca Qualified)

Salary: £26.4 per hour

Adecco Chester are proud to be recruiting for an exciting opportunity working as a high-performing Company Accountant Assistant for our successful client in Porthmadog. We are seeking a Company Accountant Assistant to help our client to meet their client acquisition and revenue growth targets by keeping the company competitive and innovative. You will be expected to work with the Company Accountant to prepare financial statements and oversee their budgeting and forecasting. The company will rely on you to provide advice in conjunction with the Company Accountant to support the company’s decision-making.

The successful candidate will be reliable and be able to communicate effectively with Senior Management and various departments. You will be required to be detail-orientated and possess sharp business acumen.

Contract Type: Full time/Permanent

Working Hours: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (with 30 minutes unpaid break)

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Key Responsibilities

Gather financial data and ledgers
Consolidate and analyse financial statements and results
Prepare budgets and monitor expenditures
Handle monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
Manage periodical reporting
Oversee external and internal financial audits
Analyse finances to determine risks and create forecasts
Prepare asset, liability, and capital account entries by compiling and analysing account information.
Summarising current financial status by collecting information; preparing balance sheet, profit and loss statement, and other reports.
Maintaining accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures
Reconciling financial discrepancies
Secure financial information by completing regular database back ups and cyber security training
Prepare payments by verifying documentation and requesting disbursements
Compliance with all financial legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation, enforcing adherence to requirements, and advising senior management on needed actions
Maintain client confidence and protects operations by keeping financial information confidential
Manage Accounts Manager and Accounts Assistants and assist them by coordinating their activities and answering questionsEssential requirements and skills

Proven experience in practice and industry/corporate accounts
Excellent knowledge of accounting regulations and practices
In-depth experience in risk-analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) and finance software
An analytical mind with problem solving aptitude
Excellent communication skills
Keen eye for detail
Organisational and leadership skills
ACCA qualifiedWe look forward to receiving your application! Contact Adecco Chester for further information or apply directly to the advert for immediate consideration.

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