Accounts Assistant

NLB Solutions are working with a business in Hemel Hempstead that are looking to add a new role in the commercial finance team as an (trainee) Accounts Assistant that will allow the business develop the individual into a rounded, qualified commercial accounts specialist. The candidate can have some experience on the transactional side of accounts or have a high level degree but definitely needs to have drive, desire and ambition to achieve the aims of the team and business.

The business will offer study support after probation and a supportive manager that will help to gain experience in Management Accounts, Analysis, Fixed Assets and a lot more. But they do need someone that has a good level of Excel experience. The role is office based in the Head Office.

Duties:

• Maintain and reconcile the fixed asset register
• Assist with weekly/monthly payment runs for capital purchases
• Reconcile bank and supplier statements, investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Raise invoices for asset disposals and confirm payment receipt via bank postings.
• Provide fixed asset-related documentation to support annual audits.
• Monitor capital expenditure and ensure correct classification of assets.
• Assist the Financial Accountant with physical asset verification and audits.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Assist in variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and forecast.
• Reconcile purchase orders, deliveries, and prepare exports and asset sale summaries.
• Collaborate with departments to collect financial data and support reporting needs.
• Perform other ad hoc financial analysis as required.

Person Spec:

• 1-2 years' experience in finance or recent graduate
• Looking for a studier that is looking to complete a qualification
• Solid Excel and IT skills
• Looking for someone that has an analytical approach