To support the Management Accounts in the preparation of accurate financial information. The role focuses on assisting with cost analysis, reconciliations, accruals, and system maintenance to ensure timely and reliable month-end reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Management Accounts & Month-End Support
* Support the month-end close process by assisting with the preparation and posting of accruals and prepaid expense releases
* Perform monthly consumption processes, ensuring costs are accurately recognised in the correct accounting period
* Assist with profit and loss (P&L) accruals and adjustments to support accurate financial reporting
* Maintain roll-forward schedules and supporting working papers for reporting and audit purposes
* Support revenue recognition processes linked to project milestones or delivery status
Project & Cost Accounting
* Assist in cost tracking and analysis across projects and jobs
* Support the maintenance of job margins and project profitability reporting, ensuring data remains current and accurate
* Assist with Cost of Sales (COS) reconciliations to ensure alignment between project costs and financial accounts
* Support the calculation and posting of project-related accruals, including work-in-progress where applicable
Balance Sheet & Reconciliations
* Support the preparation and maintenance of balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies where required
* Assist with the release and reconciliation of prepaid expenses
* Help ensure reconciliations are completed in line with internal controls and month-end timetables
Systems & Data Management
* Add, update, and maintain records and master data within Microsoft Dynamics, ensuring financial data integrity
* Provide administrative and financial support relating to letters of credit, including preparation and maintenance of supporting documentation
* Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure required information is provided accurately and on time
General Finance Support
* Support the wider finance team with month-end activities and routine accounting tasks
* Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting requests
* Contribute to process improvements and the development of efficient finance procedures
Skills & Experience
Essential
* 1-2 years’ experience in a finance or accounts role
* Basic understanding of accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations
* Confident using Excel for reconciliations and financial tracking
* Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
* Ability to meet deadlines in a month-end environment
Desirable
* Studying or interested in pursuing AAT qualifications