Accounts Assistant - Swindon, United Kingdom - UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)
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Swindon, United Kingdom

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Accounts Assistant

Salary:
£25,702


Hours:
Full time


Contract Type:
Fixed Term - until April 2024


Location:
Polaris House, Swindon, Wiltshire.


Purpose of the role:


To provide financial reporting and planning to both senior managers and other key stakeholder and support across the Corporate Finance Team to ensure deadlines are met and internal controls are maintained.


Primary tasks:


  • Monthly reconciliation and control clearing of Goods received not invoiced balance (GRNI), working closely with shared service centre (UKSBS) and the business to actively analyse, identify and clear open PO positions
  • Disseminate and control clearing of Invoices on hold, working closely with shared service centre (UKSBS) and the business to actively analyse, identify and clear On holds positions
  • Production of the NERC Counterparty and Whole of Government Accounts figures reported to BEIS, our parent department, liaising with entities that NERC transacts with to agree in year transactions and year end balances
  • Cash flow forecasting liaison between Financial Control colleagues and NERC Strategic Finance Business Partners, inputting with NERC monthly cash forecasting requirements
  • Assistance with interim and year end accounts, including liaising with Business Partner team regarding NAO requests for information as directed by Senior Financial Accountant.

Secondary tasks:


  • Assistance with noncurrent asset validation and verification, including the review and storage of evidence
  • Annual reporting returns for UKRI, BEIS and ONS
  • Financial assistance for production of quarterly Environmental Accounts, including calculation of domestic flights used, CO2 emissions and analysis of sustainability spreadsheet
  • Other ad hoc queries as and when required.

Essential Skills:


  • Able to communicate clearly and effectively at various levels; build good working relationships; and be able to discuss issues with more senior staff
  • Understand the importance of budgetary control and have attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently, take ownership of tasks given, show initiative and manage own time effectively
  • Appreciate the importance of accuracy and resolve or contribute to the resolution of problems, but know when to consult or take advice
  • Able to work effectively and productively in a team and with internal colleagues from different areas
  • Commitment to selfdevelopment
  • Flexible approach to working to meet changing business priorities
  • Proficiency in IT skills, including good knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel.

Desirable:

- (Part) AAT qualified or equivalent

  • Knowledge of Oracle and OBIEE
  • Experience of working in a Finance Team.

About UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)


UKRI launched in April 2018, UKRI is a non-departmental public body sponsored by the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).


Choosing to come to work at UKRI means that you will have access to a whole host of benefits from a defined benefit pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement, access to employee shopping/travel discounts and salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme.

For more details, visit benefits of working for UKRI.


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At UKRI, we believe that everyone has a right to be treated with dignity and respect, and to be provided with equal opportunities to thrive and succeed in an environment that enables them to do so.

We also value diversity of thought and experience within inclusive groups, organisations and the wider community. For further information, please visit 'How we support EDI in the workforce'.


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