An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Financial Accountant to join the finance team of a leading organisation. This role is integral to delivering internal and external reporting requirements for the UK group, including balance sheet reconciliations, journal postings, statutory account filings, and compliance with Office of National Statistics surveys.

Key Responsibilities:1. Monthly & Quarterly Processes:

• Post monthly journals into Oracle and prepare balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts.
• Prepare monthly reports, including other income/expense reports, restricted cash reconciliations, non-base currency reconciliations, and income statement currency reconciliations.
• Perform intragroup loan and interest reconciliations.

2. Statutory Accounts & Audit Support:

• Assist in preparing individual company statutory accounts under FRS 102 using Excel and CaseWare software.
• Support group and statutory audit requests by providing accurate documentation and schedules.
• Prepare deliverables related to statutory accounts, including iXBRL tagging, imputed interest calculations, and reconciliations to Oracle.

3. Tax & Compliance:

• Assist in preparing tax packs for submission to the Tax department.
• Provide monthly FAS 109 information for tax purposes.
• Complete Office of National Statistics surveys accurately and on time.

4. Ad Hoc Projects:

• Contribute to various ad hoc requests and projects as required by the finance team or wider business.

The Ideal Candidate:Skills & Experience (Essential):

• Strong Excel skills with experience handling large datasets efficiently.
• Familiarity with CaseWare software for statutory account preparation.
• Excellent administrative and time management skills with the ability to manage conflicting deadlines under pressure.
• High attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks performed.
• A willingness to study towards an ACCA qualification.

Skills & Experience (Desirable):

• Experience using Oracle ERP systems is advantageous.
• A proactive approach as a self-starter who can solve problems independently.
• Strong focus on meeting deadlines while maintaining high-quality outputs.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate across teams and explain complex information clearly.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise multiple workstreams effectively.
• A collaborative mindset, thriving in a team environment and always willing to support colleagues.

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