Assistant Accountant; Financial Accountant

Position: Assistant Accountant (Financial Accountant) (Permanent)
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Assistant Accountant (Financial Accountant)
Housing Association

Permanent
35 hours/ week
£43,500
3 days a week in the office, 2 days from home
Central London

Key Responsibilities

Analyse key financial data to support timely, accurate VAT and tax returns, resolving queries with relevant stakeholders.
Support annual statutory reporting and audit processes to agreed deadlines.
Build strong understanding of business processes affecting tax and reporting, recommending improvements and controls.
Implement and enhance internal controls to mitigate financial and process risks.
Contribute to continuous improvement projects across financial operations.
Apply financial and accounting knowledge to drive process and performance improvements.
Provide support with additional tasks and ad hoc queries.
Experience Needed

Good working knowledge of accounting fundamentals.
VAT/CIS return preparation experience
Experience in statutory reporting or tax processes.
Ability to analyse and manipulate data.
Advanced Excel skills

Experience of using Oracle Financials or equivalent finance system.
Essential - You will be a part-qualified CCAB/CIMA accountant (have completed Applied Skills level of ACCA, professional level of ACA, CIMA Management Level or equivalent).

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