Senior Finance Assistant

Are you a team player working towards a UK professional accounting qualification with a desire to build upon your knowledge? Are you someone who has great attention to detail and who likes preparing reconciliations? If so, then we have potentially got the ideal role for you…

The Financial Management team are seeking a capable and detail-driven Senior Finance Assistant to support our Professional Services finance function with month-end processes, balance sheet integrity, and financial analysis.

Typical activities that this post holder will be involved in, include;

· Accounting and month end support, preparing and posting journals

· Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations

· Reconcile pay reports to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies, liaising with internal stakeholders as required

· Query resolution and stakeholder support, investigating finance related queries accurately and professionally

This is not a data-entry role. It requires sound accounting knowledge, curiosity, and accountability.

The Ideal Candidate

Essential Skills & Experience

· Actively studying towards AAT, ACCA, or CIMA, or demonstrable extensive experience in a similar finance role

· Proven experience preparing basic to intermediate accounting journals and balance sheet reconciliations

· Solid understanding of accruals and prepayments and general ledger principles

· Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy

· Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Personal Attributes

· Organised, methodical, and comfortable working with financial data

· Able to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities

· Confident communicator who can explain financial information clearly

· Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

· Good excel skills

There are two permanent positions available. Hours of work are full-time (36.25 hours per week)

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Lindsay Savage, email:Lindsay.Savage@nottingham.ac.uk. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted

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