Interim Assistant Accountant
3 - 4 months
Public Sector Organisation
Hybrid Working - 2 days/ week in the office

Operating within the Finance team, the Assistant Accountant will be responsible for a range of key financial duties, delivering a high-quality customer service to students and staff.You will work with senior members of the Finance team as well as a wide range of staff and students. You will also liaise with the organisation's bank, auditors and insurers.

• Complete monthly payroll, VAT and key control account reconciliations, resolving queries as required.
• Prepare quarterly VAT returns and statutory returns, including the ONS survey.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, including additions and depreciation.
• Support month-end and year-end, including journals, reconciliations and year-end schedules.
• Undertake payroll checking, budgeting and forecasting for allocated payroll items.
• Maintain and administer corporate card accounts and support Accounts Payable as required.
• Prepare financial information for internal and external audits.
• Prepare annual insurance documentation and process insurance claims.
• Provide financial analysis and support to the Head of Financial Accounting & Control.
• Maintain the Finance mailbox and support other duties across the Finance team as required.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience working within a charity/ higher education environment
• AAT qualified or working towards an accounting qualification
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy and reconciliation skill
• Excellent IT skills, including advanced knowledge of Excel
• Knowledge of Unit 4 Agresso (Desirable)

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