Accounts Assistant (Maternity Cover)
HybridFareham, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Oversee cashbook preparations and posting, process petty cash and vessel cash returns, and administer prepaid expense cards including issuing new cards and processing expense returns. Reconcile cash advance ledger accounts, maintain sales ledgers for chasing overdue invoices, and prepare intercompany recharges and balance sheet reconciliations. Maintain the fixed asset register and oversee depreciation posting while providing ad hoc support to the Finance Manager and Project Controllers. This 1-year fixed-term role involves 37.5 hours a week with up to two days of hybrid working from Westminster House in Fareham, Hampshire. Reporting to the Finance Manager within the Dredging division, you will help ensure financial records remain accurate and compliant with regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2+ years' experience in a finance or accounting environment
- Good knowledge of general accounting principles and procedures
- Experience with cashbook postings and expense processing
- Experience with bank and ledger reconciliations and control activities
- Basic knowledge of purchase ledger related taxes (VAT, CIS etc.)
- Good IT skills (including Excel) and experience using accounting or ERP systems
- Proficient in data entry and data management, with a high level of accuracy
- Confident dealing with colleagues across a variety of company locations
- Full-time job - 37.5 hours a week
- Permanent/Fixed Term: This is a 1 year fixed term position
- Reporting to the Finance Manager
- Working predominantly at Westminster House in Fareham, Hampshire, UK
- Up to 2 days a week hybrid working
Desired Qualifications
- AAT or similar qualifications desirable, or qualified by experience
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