Accounts Assistant

PolarisRole: Accounts AssistantLocation: BromsgroveContract: 12-month fixed-term contract, maternity coverHours: 35 hours per weekSalary: £23,500 per annumBenefits30 days' annual leave, rising to 35 days with length of serviceBank HolidaysCompany PensionLife AssuranceEmployee Discount SchemeFree On-site ParkingAbout UsPolaris is one of the UK's largest children's services providers. Within the community, we have independent fostering and adoption agencies that have been passionately improving the lives of young people for over 30 years, as well as leaving care services, education and bespoke children's services contracts. Our nurturing community works collectively to support the very best outcomes for each and every child in our care. We're ambitious for our children and young people, families and staff, and believe in their futures.We are delighted to be seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our expanding team at our head office in Bromsgrove.What We Are Looking ForWe are looking for an Accounts Assistant to provide comprehensive and flexible accounts processing and administrative support within the management accounts team, and the wider finance department as required.Key ResponsibilitiesAssist in the production of timely and accurate monthly management accounts for entities as assigned by the Finance ManagerReconciliation and substantiation of balance sheet accounts as assigned by the Finance ManagerOwnership and management of cash flow, purchase cards and the petty cash processInputting and approving outgoing payments from the groupBuilding effective relationships with the business in order to maintain a strong financial control environmentContinually strive for process improvement and efficiency, working cross-functionally to ensure best practice is adoptedDevelopment of self through professional studies and work-based experienceAbout YouProficiency in the full Microsoft Suite, including ExcelAbility to work independently and as part of a teamAbility to maintain confidentialityAbility to work well under pressure and handle changing prioritiesExperience or understanding of accounts payable or receivable, and management accounts production would be advantageousExperience of working within a finance function of a large organisation would be advantageousAAT part-qualified is desirableContactFor an informal discussion about this new role, please contact Kate Fokes, Senior Financial Accountant, via email:Polaris is an equal opportunities employer.The successful applicant will be subject to a DBS check.Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.We reserve the right to withdraw this advert without notification.TPBN1_UKTJ