Assistant Accountant

We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to support the HS2 Finance team with the delivery of the overall day-to-day and periodic deliverables. What you'll do:

• Monthly Recharges Process: execute the monthly recharges process, including running cost reports, cleaning and normalizing data, locating backup documentation, and ensuring accurate recharges from start to finish.
• Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports to provide timely and accurate financial information.
• Review weekly JV cashflow forecasting with Senior Project Accountant.
• Assist with weekly missing timesheet reporting and follow up with staff.
• Reconciliations: Perform reconciliations of balance sheet to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Data Management: Maintain accurate records of all financial transactions and ensure data integrity within the accounting system.
• Audit Preparation: Provide support during audits by preparing documentation, responding to audit queries, and ensuring readiness for internal, external and client audits.
• Support the Accountant with month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Collaboration with Departments: Work closely with other departments to resolve finance-related issues promptly and effectively.
• Provide cover to other members of the team in their absence, ensuring team resilience is in place.
  
  Accounting qualification
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Accounting system skills (including Oracle if possible)
• Good attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Proactive, highly organised and can work under pressure
• Team player
  
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