Senior Finance Assistant

We are looking for an experienced Senior Finance Assistant to join the finance team of a large, successful retail business based at their Head Office in Plymouth. Reporting to the Overheads Manager and as part of the Overheads team, you will be responsible for overseeing several cost centres, ensuring that expenditure is recorded accurately and on a timely basis.
Day to day responsibilities will include the review of sensitive nominal codes, identifying CAPEX, prepayments and accruals. Ensuring invoices are approved and posted on a timely basis. Updating the Fixed Asset Register and posting journals for additions and depreciation. Analysing costs against budgets and reporting key variances to the Finance Manager Team. Assisting in budgeting and reforecasting as appropriate.
The role is full time and provides hybrid working arrangement with a minimum of 4 days in the office per week. Flexible working may be available to employees in some instances, applying the principles of fairness and consistency whilst ensuring that the overriding business needs can be appropriately met.
Responsibilities
Ownership of a selection of cost centres & balance sheet codes
Posting and evidencing monthly accruals, prepayments and other journals as required
Assisting with out Construction Industry Scheme reporting requirements
Review of sensitive nominal codes for capital expenditure
Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register and related journals
Preparing and posting of weekly/monthly expenses and credit card expenditure
Analysing costs versus budgets and communicating key variances
Supporting budgeting and reforecasting
Skills & Requirements

Financial qualification (AAT or equivalent) preferred
Excellent communication and analytical skills
High level of accuracy/organisational skills
IT literate with intermediate/advanced Excel skills
Team management experience desirable
What we offer

Recognised and accredited accounting qualification
Pension
Long service awards
Employee discount
Cycle to work scheme
Flexible and Hybrid working
If you are currently seeking a new challenge and feel you would be a good fit, then please submit an up to date CV by using the 'Apply' button below. For an informal chat please call TQR Plymouth and ask for Geraldine or Laura, many thanks for your interest.
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