Accounts Assistant - Swindon, United Kingdom - UKRI

UKRI

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Swindon, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Description

£28,498 UKRI Band C

Full Time

Swindon (Hybrid Working)

Fixed Term until 31st December 2024

Closing date:
Tuesday 28th May 2024

Job Overview:

In this key role you will provide financial reporting and planning to both senior managers and other key stakeholders and support across the Corporate Finance Team to ensure deadlines are met and internal controls are maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

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 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 DSIT, 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

About You:

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively at various levels; to build good working relationships; and be able to discuss issues with more senior staff
Experience of working in a finance department
Understand the importance of budgetary control
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
Able to work effectively and productively in a team and with internal colleagues from different areas
A commitment to selfdevelopment
Flexible approach to working to meet changing business priorities
Proficient IT skills, including good knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Excel

Benefits
We recognise and value our employees as individuals and aim to provide a favourable pay and rewards package We are committed to supporting employees' development and promote a culture of continuous learning A list of benefits below:

An outstanding defined benefit pension scheme
30 days' annual leave in addition to 10.5 public and privilege days (full time equivalent)
Employee discounts and offers on retail and leisure activities
Employee assistance programme, providing confidential help and advice
Flexible working options

How to Apply

Pay:
From £28,498.00 per year

Work Location:
In person