Accounting Technician

The Accounting Technician will gain experience of bringing accounts to the trial balance stage, reconciling control accounts and taking responsibility to some aspects of the general ledger under their control. The job holder will have the opportunity to be involved in Treasury functions including investment accounting, credit control and reconciliation of the sales ledger. In addition, the Accounting Technician may assist with payments, indirect & direct taxation, financial accounts whilst also preparing data and narrative for various monthly, quarterly and ad hoc reports concerning all aspects of the business. In doing so, the Accounting Technician will assist more junior finance staff and provide a flexible approach that increases their exposure to finance practices and maximises their learning experience.Your tasks

• Customer Service Responding to queries from both external and internal customers in respect of financial information and processes, including resolving any issues that arise.
• Finance Journals & Ledgers Post the journals and maintain the general ledgers (e.g. sales, profit share provisions, accruals, fixed assets) and use the information to prepare a trial balance for later approval.
• Reconciliation Undertake the reconciliation of the balances & accounts under your control & propose remedy for any discrepancies.
• Reporting Assist in the collection, population & analysis of financial reporting data adding appropriate narrative as necessary.
• Work Flow Management Plan & prioritise own work to meet internal customer/project requirements.
• Support Provide ongoing support to Level A1 roles but without line management responsibility. Take part in ad-hoc projects.
• Compliance Carry out all tasks in line with stipulated processes, procedures & authority limits.
• Learning & Development Take responsibility for own learning needs & objectives. Work closely with colleagues to progress knowledge & skills base.
  
  Graduate in a relevant subject or a good level of education (min. 3 A Levels Grade C+ in relevant subjects) and qualified to at least AAT level 2. Good working knowledge of MS Office applications. Good numeracy & literacy skills. Working towards an accountancy qualification SAP experience
  
  ARAG actively promotes the uptake of AAT study which allows staff to target more senior finance roles. Alternatively, Trainee Accountants can consider lateral moves into one of various insurance disciplines e.g. Underwriting
  
  Fair and competitive basic salary
• Pension Generous pension scheme with additional "matching" option