Position Overview & Specifications

We are looking for Financial Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team in our Waterstones office in Solihull.

Financial Accounts Assistant

In this role you would assist the Financial Accounting team in maintaining the overall integrity of financial data and the timeliness and accuracy of both internal and external reporting.

Your responsibilities will include;

Assisting with the completion and submission of VAT and associated returns – both UK and European.
Maintenance of fixed asset registers and GL schedules- invoice processing, asset allocation, depreciation.
Accrual accounting and journal management. Ie management charges, depreciation, prepaid income, and prepayments
Ensuring accurate and complete balance sheet reconciliations are prepared for all balance sheet TB codes.
Reconciliation of Intercompany balances, loan accounts and recharge accounts – posting journal adjustments.
Assist in the preparation of all statistical returns for UK & international entities.
Turnover certificate preparation and emailing landlords with turnover data.
Maintaining IFRS 16 reporting systems.
Collating information for auditors.
Annual statutory accounts
Requests from parent company
Reporting and resolving discrepancies and anomalies in a timely fashion
Assisting with Month End and preparation of Accounts

What we are looking for:

3 years of Accounting Experience
Advanced Excel
Basic accounting knowledge (accounting or Finance degree/AAT is preferable)
A-Level or equivalent

You should also:

Ability to work on own initiative but also being part of a team; to share ideas and team working
Attention to detail
Ability to multi task and work to concurrent deadlines

In return you will be working with a driven & friendly team, will receive excellent staff discount If you have the required experience, please do get in touch and apply.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £23,000.00 per year

Benefits: