Senior Finance Assistant - VR / 31704

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Finance Assistant to join a busy team on a fixed term contract to support through Maternity Cover. In this role you will support Management Accounts a number of entities across the UK and Globally, including month end and day to day finance duties. This role would be well suited to someone with previous experience in management accounts, or experience within a similar role.

• Preparing month-end management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, and P&L analysis across multiple entities, identifying variances and making necessary adjustments.
• Supporting month-end close, including accruals, deferred income, and reconciliation of actual results to forecasts.
• Reviewing and processing accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring timely supplier payments and effective debt management.
• Preparing, reviewing, and approving journal entries, including daily bank transactions and month-end adjustments.
• Reconciling bank accounts and monitor general ledger activity to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assisting with payroll processing and submissions, including compliance with statutory requirements.
• Producing schedules and support documentation for audits and year-end reporting.
• Contributing to forecasting and budgeting processes, analysing data across multiple entities and identifying intercompany adjustments.
• Maintaining and updating fixed asset registers and manage associated financial entries.
• Supporting system enhancements, process improvements, and provide guidance to junior finance colleagues.

• Strong accounting knowledge with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience preparing management accounts, reconciliations, and financial reporting for multiple entities.
• Proficient in ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to analyse financial information, identify variances, and provide clear recommendations.
• Confident in coaching and supporting colleagues in a small finance team.

• Exposure to multi-entity finance operations and diverse accounting responsibilities.
• Opportunity to develop leadership and supervisory skills within a finance team.
• Involvement in process improvement, system enhancements, and year-end reporting.