We have a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team on a full-time permanent basis.

Reporting to the Financial Accountant, the successful candidate will be responsible for processing purchase invoices, payments, bank reconciliations and sale invoices for a coaching business.

You will assist in the production of management accounts across multiple entities, systems and period ends, aligning processes and timelines to divisional requirements. 

Accountabilities

• Process purchase invoices, payments, bank recs, sales invoices, VAT returns for a coaching business
• Assist in the reporting for coaching businesses
• Reconcile AP/AR accounts for a coaching business
• Assist in the production of the management accounts, reports and other financial information
• Assist in the production of the balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with external audits

Skills/Experience

• Computer literate – advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
• AAT studying or qualified
• Commitment to work to deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal skills, able to work well within the team, lead and coach direct reports
• High degree of attention to detail
• Ability to learn and take responsibility of tasks quickly
• A drive to make improvements and add value

Rewards & Benefits

• Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support
• We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
• Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass
• Cycle to work scheme
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
• Flexible working

We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strain of work, or life outside it. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives, and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.

Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities and people. We welcome applications from all.

Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.