Job Title: Accountancy Assistant

Location: Winsford

Hours: Full-time

Contract - Temporary

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Job Purpose:

To support the Accountants and Principal Accountant in delivering high-quality financial services. This includes providing management accounting information, assisting in the production of Statutory Accounts, budget preparation, treasury management, and the completion of financial returns.

Responsibilities:

Budget Preparation - Help prepare estimates and budgets, following guidelines and schedules to support the finance team.
Financial Management - Provide budget managers with financial information and help them manage their budgets according to the reporting plan.
Statutory Accounts - Assist in preparing parts of the Statutory Accounts and supply necessary details to Auditors for year-end processes.
Financial Returns - Complete and file statutory and non-statutory returns (e.g., VAT, tax returns, Freedom of Information requests) and manage performance data.
Financial Training & Advice - Offer training and guidance on financial systems, controls, and procedures to enhance financial management.
Representation - Attend internal and external meetings, ensuring financial implications are considered in decisions.
Team Leadership - Lead and guide finance team members in accordance with team structure.
Cash Flow & Treasury - Assist with cash flow forecasts, manage cash, and handle treasury activities with the treasury provider.
Internal Audit Support - Provide support to Internal Auditors as part of the Audit Programme.
Asset Register - Keep the asset register up-to-date.
Financial Risk Register - Ensure the financial risk register reflects current financial risks.
P11d Tax Returns - Handle and submit P11d tax returns for staff, ensuring compliance with HMRC deadlines.
Business Continuity - Maintain the Finance Department's Business Continuity Plan and represent Finance in the corporate continuity group.
Financial Systems - Work with Finance and ICT teams to ensure the financial systems and modules are functioning well.This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to make a significant contribution to the finance function of a reputable organisation. If you have a strong financial background and enjoy working within a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.

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About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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