At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in preparing financial reports and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Company: Join a dynamic finance team in a leading financial services firm.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, professional development, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with exposure to various finance functions.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in finance while contributing to impactful reporting projects.
- Qualifications: Studying towards ACCA, CIMA, ACA or AATA; strong Excel skills required.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
- Assist with the preparation and review of regulatory, statutory and management reporting submissions
- Support the production of reports and returns for regulators, lenders, investors and other external stakeholders
- Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, control account and VAT reconciliations
- Assist with the preparation and submission of VAT returns, ensuring accuracy and compliance with reporting deadlines
- Reconcile financial data between source systems, the general ledger and reporting outputs
- Support month-end, quarter-end and year-end reporting activities
- Produce financial and regulatory reporting packs for senior management
- Perform variance analysis and investigate reporting discrepancies
- Assist with data validation and quality checks to support reporting accuracy
- Maintain reporting schedules, controls and supporting documentation
- Liaise with Finance, Risk, Operations and Compliance teams to obtain and validate reporting information
- Support external audit requests and respond to reporting-related queries
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives, reporting efficiencies and automation projects
- Ensure reporting activities are completed in accordance with internal controls, governance frameworks and regulatory requirements
Candidate Profile
- Studying towards ACCA, CIMA, ACA or AAT
- A degree in a relating filed: Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics etc
- Previous experience within a finance, reporting or accounting role (Not essential)
- Strong Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and data analysis
- Good analytical and problem-solving capabilities
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage with non-finance stakeholders
- Experience within financial services, banking, lending, insurance or a regulated environment would be advantageous but is not essential
- Ability to travel to Berkshire once or twice a month
What's on Offer
- Exposure to a broad finance and reporting function
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Opportunities for progression and professional development
- Collaborative and supportive finance team
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Graduate Accountant in Reading employer: JSS
JSS is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic work culture, encouraging collaboration and innovation in the heart of the UK near Bristol. Employees benefit from comprehensive growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and the chance to influence strategic decisions in a pivotal role that shapes the future of hospitality revenue management. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence and professional development.
We think you need these skills to ace Graduate Accountant in Reading
Regulatory Reporting
Statutory Reporting
Management Reporting
Balance Sheet Reconciliation
VAT Returns Preparation
Financial Data Reconciliation
Month-End Reporting
