Finance Assistant

Thrive Homes Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Trainee Assistant Accountant to support financial information production on a permanent basis. This role involves maintaining the fixed asset register and finance documentation. Candidates should demonstrate strong Microsoft Excel skills and ideally have experience in an accounting or finance role. The position offers hybrid working, requiring one day in the office per week, with a focus on providing excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver on key objectives or willingness to develop skills.
• Experience in a similar finance role is desirable.
• Openness to learning and gaining experience through multiple routes.

Responsibilities

• Record fixed asset transactions in the register and general ledger.
• Maintain the fixed asset register for accuracy.
• Update finance procedure documentation as necessary.

Skills

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Ability to deliver against key objectives

Passionate about customer experience

Education

Working towards an AAT qualification

Job description

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Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire (Hybrid Working)

Salary £27,693.00 Per Annum Plus Benefits

Permanent, Full Time

37 hours per week (Monday – Friday)

We have a new and exciting opportunity for a Trainee Assistant Accountant to join our team on a permanent basis.

This role will support the production of timely, accurate, and high-quality financial information, including but not limited to, annual financial statements, monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts, balance sheet and control account reconciliations.

The postholder will also support the Finance Business Partner – Asset & Property Services in delivering an effective, commercially focused, efficient, and professional finance business partnering service.

You will be required to work in the office one day per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Recording fixed asset additions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation within the fixed asset register and general ledger
• Maintaining the fixed asset register to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Maintaining and updating finance procedure documentation

Requirements

• Able to demonstrate a proven ability to deliver against key objectives, or a strong foundation of skills and experience with the potential to develop and meet the full requirements of the role.
• Passionate about delivering an excellent customer experience.
• Work experience in a similar accounting or finance role is desirable.
• Beneficial if working towards an AAT qualification; if not, we are happy to support your studies.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• We welcome candidates who have gained their skills and experience through a variety of routes, including formal education and practical work experience.

Specific roles within Thrive are subject to a basic DBS check, the successful applicant(s) will be contacted by our People Team if this applies to their role.

Closing date: 8th January 2025

Interviews: To be confirmed

We reserve the right to close this recruitment if it is deemed that we have received a suitable number of applications. On this basis we would advise that applications are submitted as soon as possible