Accounting Assistant - Glasgow, United Kingdom - Atos

Atos

Verified Company

Glasgow, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

beBee Recruiter

Description

Publication Date:

May 15, 2023

Ref

No:
480815

Location:

Glasgow, GB, G2 8JX

The future is our choice

At Atos, as the global leader in secure and decarbonized digital, our purpose is to help design the future of the information space.

Together we bring the diversity of our people's skills and backgrounds to make the right choices with our clients, for our company and for our own futures.

The opportunity:

This is an office-based role, which is full time and based in Glasgow. Some travel to other sites (internal and external) may be necessary on occasion.

The Product Accounting (PA) team provide the financial custodianship associated with the control, reconciliation and reporting of the payment and receipt of NS&I funds, including on our B2B accounts.

This includes 3rd party system administration, live support, producing the monthly and annual accounting packs for each NS&I product account, TFC, HTS and CFO, management of the sales and payment channels and reconciliation of bank statements.

The purpose of the Accounting Assistant role is to:
To complete daily, weekly and monthly financial control reconciliations to confirm the accuracy of the transactions being processed by the Banking Providers and Agents of NS&I and through the various customer accounting systems

the accuracy of the transaction accounting information being input to the financial accounting systems and being reported in the monthly, quarterly and annual Product Accounts.

To establish, in a timely and accurate manner, the daily National Loans Fund (NLF) Funding and Defunding figures, and to help ensure that this information is passed on to the Bank of England and the Treasury by the specified deadlines to meet Performance Indicator (PI) accuracy and timeliness targets.

To support the completion of live IR accounting entries.

Your day-to-day responsibilities include:

Undertaking allocated tasks to the quality and productivity standards set by the Head of and Team Leader

Being proactive in making sure you are adequately cross skilled to help the team meet customer demand

Proactively contributing informed ideas and suggestions on how delivery for the Customer can be improved

Active engagement in team meetings

Signs of success:

To be successful in this role, you'll need a rich combination of experience, proven skills and personal attributes. See below to find out if you're the person we're looking for.

As an Accounting Assistant within Product Accounting, you'll be someone with:
A positive approach and a can-do attitude with a willingness to learn new skills.

Be open to change, not be afraid to take on challenges and be able to work accurately and to set targets.

You'll need to demonstrate flexibility in your thinking and be able to adapt to new situations as you will be asked to work across the teams within Product Accounting.

Skills we can't do without:

Delivery Focus:

Dedicated to delivering what is promised, ensuring that results are on time, on budget and to agreed quality standards.

Communication:
Communicating clearly, concisely and with passion to persuade and influence, while also seeking feedback, listening, and demonstrating understanding of others' viewpoints

Integrity:
Acting as a role model for others by demonstrating professionalism, personal commitment and dedication, integrity and truthfulness

Personal Development:
Continuously reviewing and improving personal skills, seeking challenging opportunities to stimulate personal development and growth.

Skills we'd like:

Knowledge of finance and accounting.

Knowledge of NS&I products and associated business processes.

Here at Atos, diversity and inclusion are embedded in our DNA. Read more about our commitment to a fair work environment for all.

Atos is a recognized leader in its industry across Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) criteria. Find out more on our CSR commitment.

Choose your future. Choose Atos.