Financial Accountant
- Recruiter
- Confidential
- Location
- North Lanarkshire
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 14 Jul 2021
- Closes
- 11 Aug 2021
- Sectors
- Accountancy
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Pertemps are currently working with a highly respected Public Sector establishment based in Glasgow, who require a Financial Accountant on a 15 month Fixed Term Contract. Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will play an integral part within the team.
Salary for the position is GBP30608 pa plus benefits.
Working Hours Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm, 35 hours per week.
This role is currently home based, with a move to hybrid office/home working when Scottish Government guidance permits.
Main duties:
Preparation of supplier weekly payment runs using Sage 200 for approval by Senior Manager - Finance and Chief Operating Officer
Processing payments runs using RBS Bankline
Review/verification of purchase orders
Liaison with project staff to ensure appropriate back up for all invoices to be paid
Bank account reconciliations
Resolution of purchase ledger queries and escalating to Financial Controller/Senior Manager - Finance where relevant
Review of project cost expenditure for accuracy and adherence to project budgets
Maintaining and updating control accounts
Assisting with preparation of grant income claims
Preparation of the monthly VAT returns and other statutory returns
Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts - including property management trading accounts
Assisting in the preparation of year-end financial statements, including year-end audit schedules and working with external auditors
Provision of financial information to support internal audit process
Assisting with the budgeting/forecasting/cash flow processes
Minute taking at meetings of Audit & Evaluation Committee ( 4 meetings per year)
Assistance with user acceptance testing for upcoming Sage 200 finance system upgrade
Supporting management team and project manager colleagues with ad hoc finance queries and projects as requiredKey Skills and Requirements:
Part Qualified ACCA/CA/ACA with commercial experience
Strong organisational skills with the ability to work to and meet deadlines
Experience of Sage (Sage 200 is desirable)
Experience of a month end close process and familiarity with the requirement of timely balance sheet reconciliations
Attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve reconciliation issues
A team player and proactively offering support to colleagues in managing workload
Excellent knowledge of Excel Word and Outlook
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Highly professional individual who demonstrates pride in their work
A self-starter with an ability to work independently interacting with colleagues through various online mediums (Teams, email)Closing date for CV applications is 12.00noon on Friday 23rd July
Salary for the position is GBP30608 pa plus benefits.
Working Hours Monday to Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm, 35 hours per week.
This role is currently home based, with a move to hybrid office/home working when Scottish Government guidance permits.
Main duties:
Preparation of supplier weekly payment runs using Sage 200 for approval by Senior Manager - Finance and Chief Operating Officer
Processing payments runs using RBS Bankline
Review/verification of purchase orders
Liaison with project staff to ensure appropriate back up for all invoices to be paid
Bank account reconciliations
Resolution of purchase ledger queries and escalating to Financial Controller/Senior Manager - Finance where relevant
Review of project cost expenditure for accuracy and adherence to project budgets
Maintaining and updating control accounts
Assisting with preparation of grant income claims
Preparation of the monthly VAT returns and other statutory returns
Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts - including property management trading accounts
Assisting in the preparation of year-end financial statements, including year-end audit schedules and working with external auditors
Provision of financial information to support internal audit process
Assisting with the budgeting/forecasting/cash flow processes
Minute taking at meetings of Audit & Evaluation Committee ( 4 meetings per year)
Assistance with user acceptance testing for upcoming Sage 200 finance system upgrade
Supporting management team and project manager colleagues with ad hoc finance queries and projects as requiredKey Skills and Requirements:
Part Qualified ACCA/CA/ACA with commercial experience
Strong organisational skills with the ability to work to and meet deadlines
Experience of Sage (Sage 200 is desirable)
Experience of a month end close process and familiarity with the requirement of timely balance sheet reconciliations
Attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve reconciliation issues
A team player and proactively offering support to colleagues in managing workload
Excellent knowledge of Excel Word and Outlook
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Highly professional individual who demonstrates pride in their work
A self-starter with an ability to work independently interacting with colleagues through various online mediums (Teams, email)Closing date for CV applications is 12.00noon on Friday 23rd July