Job Description

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The opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Financial Accountant, to support with our operational objectives and deliver a high quality and cost-effective service within our Finance team.



Working with our Finance Manager, you will deliver best in class processes and continuous improvement in the control environment.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract, based 2 days a week in our Swindon office.

The benefits:

Salary - up to 40,000 Bonus scheme - on target bonus - 7.5% Pension scheme - contribute up to 5% of your salary and Openwork will match you and put in an extra 5% Critical illness cover Income protection - 1x salary Death in service - 4x salary 27 days holiday + bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy up to an additional 10 days. A range of other flexible benefits to include private medical insurance, dental insurance and much more.

Your responsibilities will include:

Monitor cash position, complete daily cash reconciliations & monthly postings to GL Completion of month end processes including journals, analysis and reconciliations Undertake Platform Cash Control reconciliation, including queries and liaising with Payment Services Reconcile & analyse balance sheet accounts on a regular basis ensuring any queries are investigated and resolved timely Ownership of fixed asset accounting and annual verification process Reconcile and post intercompany and intra-group transactions and prepare supporting documentation Create and maintain successful relationships with internal and external stakeholders Delivery of internal/external audit requirements Respond to queries and issues arising in a timely and professional manner Responsible for inputting and maintaining relevant areas of the Finance Function Manual and Finance Operating Procedures Completion of ONS returns Relevant ad hoc requests with the aim to support study and/or development
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What will you need to succeed?

Part qualified or studying Accountant or qualified by experience Experience of Microsoft Dynamics GP advantageous Experience of working in a financial accounting role within a large organisation preferable Deadline and task orientated Experience of cash reconciliation useful Understanding of accounting in a business environment Professional manner; enthusiastic and positive attitude Able to build relationships with key stakeholders Strong Excel skills for data manipulation, analysis, modelling and reporting Competent time management skills; able to prioritise, resource, and plan workload; able to take initiative when appropriate Understanding of 'what good looks like' in Finance
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Why us?

We're a dynamic, fast paced, and growing business with huge ambition. This is all made possible by the brilliant people who are part of The Openwork Partnership family. We're investing heavily in our colleagues, continuously striving to give them the platform to develop personally and professionally and reach their full potential.



We're also very proud of our culture, as one of the Best 100 Large Companies to work for in 2022. The Openwork Partnership values, and respects individuality and we are committed to building an inclusive culture and environment which truly recognises and celebrates our colleague's individual differences and identities - just like our financial advice, for us, it's personal. We believe everyone can make a difference and your race, religion, disability, and gender will never be a barrier. At Openwork, we have a strong ethic of care for each other where you can balance a successful career with your commitments and interests outside of work. We believe that you will bring your best self to work if you are trusted to choose when, where and how you do it.