Financial Accounts Assistant

Role Overview

• Support the compilation of the University’s Annual Financial Statements and assist throughout the external financial audit.
• Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supporting internal management reporting.
• Preparing daily and monthly cash and treasury reports.
• Maintaining fixed asset records and reporting.
• Assisting with Corporation Tax and quarterly VAT returns.
• Supporting the administration of the University’s insurance arrangements.
• Contributing to the ongoing review and improvement of financial processes.

Requirements

• Studying towards or holding AAT or equivalent qualification
• Ability to work accurately to tight deadlines
• Good team player
• Previous experience of working in a university
• Advanced excel knowledge – pivot tables etc
• Experience of month end and year end reconciliations
• Experience of financial audits
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Familiarity with Fixed Assets

Benefits

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
• Enhanced paid leave
• 41
• 46 days depending on the role (Full Time)
• more details here: https://apphub.bathspa.ac.uk/StaffBenefits
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
• Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
• Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app