Assistant Accountant

at  Tenon FM

ABOUT YOU:

• Have minimum 2 years proven book-keeping / accounts assistant experience, in a fast-paced service industry environment
• Part Qualified accountant or studying towards (ACCA, AAT, CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of month-end processes
• Familiarity with intercompany accounts and collections
• Ability to work to deadline and under pressure
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office suite, with the use Excel to a high level, and knowledge of finance systems (Sage or Access desired)
• Have an adaptable and flexible approach
• Ability to work in a team as well as an individual
• Excellent organization, prioritization and administration skills with a focus on attention to detail
• Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet Company core values
  Previous experience is desirable; however, full training will be provided. You will need to present and conduct yourself in a professional, courteous and appropriate manner in accordance with the Company policies, procedures, guidelines and values.

ABOUT US:

Tenon FM are a Facilities Management (FM) Company with over 1,700 employees in the UK, offering a wide spectrum of hard & soft FM services specific to the diverse needs of over 1,100 customers throughout the UK.
Our people are very important, because without our employees we can’t provide our services and deliver our customer promise and your role is vital to our continuing success. No matter what area of the business you join, your contribution will be valued and recognized.
We are an equal opportunities employer and Investors in People Accredited.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are currently recruiting for motivated, reliable and customer focused Assistant Management Accountant to join our team based in Belmont House, Uxbridge, London, UB8 1HE. You must live within commutable distance to this location as there is no hybrid working.
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time.
Pay Rate: £33,000 per annum
Working Hours: 40Hrs per week, Monday to Friday, 09:00Hrs to 17:00Hrs.
Start Date: Immediately.
Overview of Role
Manage reporting responsibilities for a portfolio based ledger, including comprehensive control and reporting on all aspects of sales, purchasing, cashbook and nominal ledgers. Be responsible for reviewing client invoices, tracking revenue and cost accrual & prepayment journals, trial balance reconciliations and prepare monthly management accounts. In addition to this, track and analyse contract performance of the relevant portfolio and report accordingly.
You will work with the site teams to ensure excellent service delivery and that our clients have a better day, every day.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY AREAS OF WORK MAY INCLUDE:

• Review and sign off invoices prepared by the shared services team for customised contracted services, consumable supplies and any extra works in line with contracted terms.
• Manage workbills (chargeable POs) pending completion - reconcile against relevant POs and chase for completion of work to ensure timely billing, relevant checks to ensure charges are in line with contract terms.
• Review and ensure set up of new and maintenance of existing supplier accounts is in line with company policies.
• Maintain a tracker for revenue and cost accruals & prepayments.
• Monthly reconciliation of TB balances including bank statements and control accounts
• Review assets on the Fixed Asset Register to ensure all movements accounted for correctly every month in line with depreciation policy. Ensure additions and disposals accounted for accurately.
• Monthly P&L review and variance analysis.
• Support with preparation of consolidated month end reporting pack.
• Review and maintain Aged Debtors and Creditors balances to a minimum to support cashflow requirements.
• Responsibility for 1 key contract quarterly reporting pack preparation
• Credit control for the portfolio.
• Ensure correct versions and formats of templates and documents used for all financial data flow from business.