Job description
We are currently working with our client based in Chesterfield with their search for an Interim Assistant Accountant. Working alongside a fantastic team you will report into a Commercial Finance Director who will train and develop the successful candidate in the following role.This is a growing business with a superb reputation not only for the specialist service but also for their reputation as an employer. Their offices are within easy reach of Sheffield, Rotherham and Mansfield however they are able to facilitate home working.
The main focus of the role will be to work closely with Finance Director, assist in design and production of financial reporting and forecasting and in the budget process. Oversee job performance monitoring. Prepare and post month end journals. Assist in the development and application of accounting processes.
Duties will include;
- Assist Finance Director in the preparation of month end journals, including Work in Progress, other accruals and prepayments, stock adjustments and other areas as required.
- Perform month end close down procedures in line within group timescales. Sense check figures and identify and address discrepancies.
- Produce monthly Management Accounts and associated reports, and undertake any analysis of accounts required.
- Oversee the process of job financial performance reporting, assisting and guiding Project Managers in maintaining up to date Job Cost Models.
- Work with IT/Finance Director and Commercial Department to ensure that job performance monitoring systems remain fit for purpose.
- Work with Project Management and Business Development teams to maintain an up to date forecast of expected business performance.
- Assist Finance Director in preparation of annual budget.
- Develop systems for reporting against budget and lead budget reporting process.
This position will be recruited on a temporary ongoing basis and requires an immediate start, to be successful in your application you will have:
Strong communication skills
Good IT skills
Attention to detail
AAT or equivalent qualified/part qualified
Studying ACCA/CIMA desirable
For more information please contact Kayley Haythornthwaite
To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful.
Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
