Accounts Assistant

Our client is a market leader in logistics and waste management services across the whole of infrastructure. Consisting of mutiple brands, it serves customers in support of creating tomorrow’s infrastructure. They are growing in their quest for continuous improvement and to consistently strive to raise the bar for the level of service they deliver to our customers. Post Overview: Reporting to the Head of Financial Performance, Planning and Reporting, the primary focus of the role is to assist in the provision of accurate and timely management accounts and management information to internal stakeholders of the Group. Management accounts and management information comprises timely Group reporting, data analysis and data forecasting to internal stakeholders of the Group and in support of always maintaining control of the balance sheet whilst alerting management to risks and opportunities. Key areas of responsibility and accountability: The role holder is expected to: * Be a member of the finance team providing timely and accurate management information * Raise sales invoices and post cash receipts and payments to the ledgers. * Maintain the integrity of financial ledgers and record all costs as soon as they are known * Assist in the production of the Group’s monthly management accounts and annual financial accounts. * Assist in the Group’s annual budgeting cycle and quarterly reforecasting cycle. * Support other such activity as requested by the Head of Group Financial Performance, Planning and Reporting from time to time. Skills and experience: * Experience in a finance role or studying to become qualified AAT, ACA, ACCA or CIMA chartered accountant. * A desire to work in a fast-paced team environment, with a robust and enthusiastic personality and the ability to meet strict deadlines. * High standards and a desire to develop both themselves and their role over time. * Excellent communication skills, with an ability to engage with stakeholders of all levels across different departments and divisions. * A high level of computer literacy in particular excel. Experience of at least one accounting package