Assistant Accountant

Cedar is recruiting an Assistant Accountant for a fixed term assignment with an esteemed pension scheme based in London. The ideal candidate will be an open-minded, self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

The purpose of the role will be to support the team in monitoring financial performance in line with the budget and increase efficiency.

Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 (dependant on experience)

Working pattern: hybrid 1-2 days in the office

Responsibilities

• Complete monthly report preparations and contribute to the completion of regulatory documents, such as the corporation annual report and accounts.
• Responsible for posting journal entries, prepayment journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Calculate and post accruals for interest and associated grant income.
• Compile monthly management accounts, such as rolling forecasts for full year.
• Prepare and distribute financial performance and occasional cost analysis reports.
• Encourage continuous improvement and integrity of the corporation ledger through efficient and regulated financial processes and reporting, such as:
• Preparing and posting all prepayments
• Calculating interest and non-chargeable costs.
• Maintaining the reliance of the fixed asset register through regular updates and reconciliations.
• Reviewing and addressing movements versus budget.
• Utilise purchase processes and controls to monitor and report on compliance.
• Reduce non-compliance with controls and procedures where possible, including preventing PO breaches.

Requirements

• Professional experience of month end accounting processes in a complex organisation
• Confident in all areas of financial accounting
• Excellent systems skills including Advanced Excel is essential.
• AAT, Degree qualified or similar qualifications
• Excellent communication skills