Assistant Accountant

Salary: £30,000 + Benefits

Are you looking to develop your career within treasury, finance, and financial operations? We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Treasury Analyst to join a growing finance team, supporting treasury operations, financial controls, reconciliations, reporting, and process improvement activities.

Reporting to the Treasury Operations Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately, controls are maintained, and reporting deadlines are consistently met.

• Prepare and post journals including accruals, prepayments, fees, commissions, and treasury-related transactions.
• Analyse processing fees, operating expenses, and supplier costs.
• Support month-end and quarter-end close activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records within finance systems.
• Process and monitor treasury settlements and related accounting entries.

• Prepare bank, balance sheet, and operational reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies and outstanding items.
• Perform financial controls in line with company policies and compliance requirements.
• Review payment instructions and supporting documentation prior to release.
• Ensure financial records remain accurate, complete, and audit-ready.

• Investigate ATM withdrawal and deposit claims in line with company procedures.
• Process claim-related adjustments and payments.
• Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation.
• Escalate complex cases where required.

• Produce management information and treasury reports.
• Analyse financial and operational data to identify trends and variances.
• Support audit requests and business reporting requirements.
• Utilise reporting tools and dashboards to provide meaningful insights.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and efficiencies.
• Support automation and system enhancement initiatives.
• Maintain process documentation and assist with finance projects.

Essential

• Part-qualified AAT, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent, or relevant finance experience.
• Strong understanding of journals, accruals, reconciliations, and financial controls.
• Excellent Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• What's on Offer?
  • Salary of £30,000
  • Opportunity to develop treasury and financial accounting expertise
  • Exposure to financial analysis, controls, reporting, and process improvement projects
  • Supportive team environment with ongoing development opportunities
  • Excellent platform for progression within finance and treasury

  If you're looking for a role that combines finance, analysis, controls, and treasury operations, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.

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