At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage day-to-day finance activities and support month-end reporting.
- Company: Join Biffa, a leader in waste management with a focus on sustainability.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse team dedicated to innovative waste solutions.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic industry while developing your finance skills.
- Qualifications: CIMA/ACCA/ACA part-qualified with strong Excel and communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 32500 - 32500 £ per year.
Location: Rotherham (hybrid role, 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home)
Salary: up to £32,500 per annum depending on experience
Working Pattern: 37.5 hours per week Mon-Fri
We are looking for an Accounts Assistant responsible for day to day finance department activities, including completion of month end and year end duties in accordance with strict deadlines. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, the successful candidate must be able to provide insightful management information to both local Management Teams and Central Functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Raising and Goods Receipting of Purchase Orders, Checking of Purchase Orders from other users, Closing and Maintenance of Purchase Orders
- Reconciliation of Disposal Invoices to Monthly Data
- Raising of Recyclate Income Invoices ensuring correct revenue prices are used and tonnage data supplied is accurate
- Preparation of Specific Waste invoice to Council
- Preparation of month end accounts including posting accruals and prepayments journals, preparing monthly tonnage files, maintenance of master contracts file etc
- Balance Sheet reconciliations
- Month end accounts reporting
- Monthly meetings to review and analyse variance to budgets/forecast with Senior Managers, provision of data to drive improvement
- Preparation of aspects of the monthly council report (Progress Report)
- Supporting the preparation of the Annual Service and Environmental Report
- Assisting the Controller with the preparation of monthly business reporting, 5 year business plan, annual budget and quarterly business forecasting
- Provide tools for effective cost control on projects
- Data provision for annual audit.
Essential criteria:
- CIMA/ACCA/ACA part-qualified (or equivalent)
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
- Previous experience working in an accountancy based role
- Ability to work in a methodical and logical manner to a high level of accuracy
- Possess excellent communication skills and have the ability to communicate to all levels within the business
Accounts Assistant in Rotherham employer: Biffa Waste Services
At Biffa, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through continuous learning opportunities and the chance to work with cutting-edge technologies in a hybrid environment, allowing for a balanced work-life experience. Join us in our mission to revolutionise data usage, where your contributions will directly impact our operations and drive meaningful change in the industry.
