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Vargo Recruitment LTD
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Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Trainee Accountant
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £22,000 per annum |
Overview
Our client, in Cardiff is looking for a Trainee Accountant / Finance Assistant to join their growing finance team. As the company expands with new contract wins, they are looking for additional resource to work alongside the financial controller. You will report to the Reporting Accountant, and will have day to day responsibility for supporting the month end process, with particular focus on transactional level tasks and balance sheet reconciliations for a multi company Finance Team. The Finance Assistant will be part of a Financial Reporting team of 4. The role will also support the wider organisation on financial issues and project work. The Trainee Accountant / Finance Assistant will support the team by performing various tasks, including: • Purchase order management • Sale invoice processing and credit control • Recording, coding and processing of purchase invoices • Preparation of payment runs and set up of payments using online banking • Posting of bank transactions and bank reconciliations • Maintenance of supplier details • Performing regular supplier statement reconciliations • Setting up and maintaining the construction cost trackers • Updating and monitoring cash flow forecast and treasury management • Cash management reporting • Validating revenue and expenditure • Completion and submission of VAT and CCL returns • Assisting the auditors in annual audits • Completing key month end balance sheet reconciliations, including fixed assets, prepayments, creditors and accruals • Assisting with the monthly management accounts, reporting pack and cash flow statement for multiple project companies • Developing and implementing scalable and standardised reporting methods • Assisting the team in developing, controlling and implementing effective financial control measures Skills: Highly computer literate, proficiency in Microsoft Office including, but not limited to: Word, Access, Outlook Advanced Excel skills Be comfortable working to deadlines Excellent verbal and written communication skills Have previous experience of purchase ledger and payment processes Be familiar with a multi company environment A team player, able to work effectively and efficiently with people and independently Have a pragmatic and flexible approach to the working environment Demonstrate a professional approach and attitude at all times Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills with high attention to detail Ability to multi-task Committed to the continued improvement of processes If you believe that you would be a good fit - please get in touch with your CV