Key Achievements:

Improved accuracy of balance sheet reconciliations, helping reduce unreconciled balances by 35%.

Streamlined journal posting routines, contributing to a 10% reduction in month-end close timelines.

Identified incorrect accruals and prepayments, preventing potential misstatements of £5,000 / $6,000.

Enhanced financial reporting by creating template schedules used by senior accountants, saving 5+ hours per month.

Successfully supported statutory audit preparation, reducing audit queries by 20%.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Prepare and post journals for accruals, prepayments, payroll, and other routine transactions.

Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.

Support the production of financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes by gathering and organising financial data.

Perform bank reconciliations and investigate variances or unreconciled items.

Help maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring accurate additions, disposals, and depreciation calculations.

Assist with intercompany reconciliations and resolve mismatches.

Prepare supporting schedules for statutory accounting and audit requirements.

Ensure compliance with accounting policies, financial controls, and applicable regulations.

Collaborate with accounts payable and receivable teams to maintain accurate ledgers.

Review coding of invoices and expenses to ensure correct classification.

Support cash flow reporting by providing timely updates on receipts and payments.

Assist with revenue and cost analysis, highlighting trends or anomalies.

Contribute to documentation of processes and internal control improvements.

Respond to auditor and management queries with supporting evidence.

Help ensure adherence to UKGAAP, IFRS, or relevant local standards.

Monitor transactions for completeness and accuracy ahead of month-end close.

Provide finance administrative support where required.

Participate in ad-hoc projects and financial analysis activities.