Your new company
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be working for a central government organisation.
Your new role
Lead Accountant
- In line with the month-end timetable, drive certain activities to process prompt period end close with responsibility for ensuring that a range of processes is in place to maintain balance sheet reconciliations.
- Preparation and posting of related General Ledger (GL) journals.
- Following the monthly payroll schedule, ensure a smooth payroll process with the people's team collaboration.
- Ensure scrutiny of the data and documentation and provide payroll query resolution through consultation with the people's team.
- Responsible for supporting the efficient running, reporting and management of Finance Operational KPI targets and actioning reported variances.
- Ensure that financial procedures are fully documented and up to date, reviewed as necessary and at least once a year.
- Investigating and resolving queries received from internal and external stakeholders promptly regarding all payments, purchases, data analysis and general accounting/finance issues.
What you'll need to succeed
- Have experience with balance sheet reconciliations, VAT, payroll.
- Are Part Qualified or a Finalist
- Have knowledge of FRS1/2
- Have advanced excel skills
What you need to do now
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