Assistant Accountant

Brief DescriptionAssistant AccountantSalary: £30,900 + training contract and study supportOffice based- 8:30am-5pm with 1 hour for lunch (or) 9am-5pm with 30 mins lunchFancy working for a company where 89% of its people would recommend as a ‘Great Place to Work’, a place that has recently been accredited by an external party as a ‘Great Place to Work’ who also has double figures of boomerang employees every year? Then we want to hear from you!An exciting opportunity to work in a rapidly growing business for an enthusiastic individual who is looking to take their first steps into finance or to make the step up from a transactional role. The successful applicant will be joining a highly driven and dynamic team, and as a result will quickly develop the skills required within a finance function that offers fantastic exposure to learning - allowing them to add value and feel empowered to fulfil their potential.This person’s primary responsibility is to support the Group Finance function with overseeing the financial performance, reporting and compliance of the group through the production of management information, year-end accounts and management of the monthly payroll process. Previous payroll experience is not a pre-requisite for the role as training will be provided - it is more important that the successful candidate displays a can-do attitude and a willingness to learn.NRG Riverside prides itself on promoting and developing their people, therefore the successful applicant will be awarded full study support to either start or continue their professional studies.Who will you be working for?NRG Riverside is the UK’s largest municipal and specialist fleet hire company, we provide specialist vehicles on short and long-term hire, a range of vehicle maintenance packages and we offer a large portfolio of high-quality used vehicles for sale. NRG Riverside has the skills, knowledge, and expertise to support all your operational needs. Established in 1996, we’ve supported our valued customers to rationalise and decarbonise their fleets, save money and improve efficiency by reducing ‘Vehicle Off Road’ (VOR) time.What candidate are we looking for?Ambitious and keen to learn with a commitment to a career in financeStrong work ethic and ability to meet tight deadlinesStrong attention to detailA proactive self-starter with the ability to prioritise effectivelyStrong Communication SkillsStrong Microsoft Excel skillsWhat will be your duties?Assist and prepare Profit and Loss (P&L) accounts and analysis for Group Accountant reviewManagement of monthly Payroll process (end-to-end)Processing monthly payroll adjustments, i.e. overtime, absence, holidays using Sage 50 payrollEnsuring payroll compliance (PAYE, P11d, Pensions etc.)Balance sheet reconciliations and raising invoices where requiredEnsuring financial records are kept up to dateAssisting with year-end accounts preparation, audit and tax computationsPreparation of VAT returnsBank and credit card reconciliations and employee expensesAssist with updating management information packs for board and investor reportingAssisting with year-end preparation, budgets and forecastsThe main question is, what are the benefits for you?33 Days annual leave (inclusive of statutory).Salary Sacrifice pension.Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave & pay.Employee Assistance Program.OnDemand GP and face to face counselling sessions.Online health advice portal.Benefits portal including retail, leisure, and holiday discounts.Dedicated training and development to support your career with our business.Recommend a friend bonus (Up to £2,000!)Death in Service (available from day one of employment).Wellbeing programme.Free onsite parking.Free uniform.How can you apply?Did you know that we accept applications in all varieties? We welcome all type of applications, whether you are a budding poet or artist, a songwriter, or a wordsmith where a traditional CV is more your style.For all video/photo applications please ensure you demonstrate, similar to a traditional CV, that you meet the required skills and experience for the role to give you the best opportunity to be shortlisted for an interview.If you wish to apply with a video, please upload a word document stating you have emailed your application and send your file to alexandra.bent@nrgriverside.com (Please note – this is only for video or photo applications).NRG Riverside has a recruitment process that is fair, inclusive and free from bias and we encourage our applicants to let us know if we can make it more user friendly for them. If our vacancies sound exciting, but your experience doesn’t 100% align, we still want to hear from you and would strongly encourage you to apply. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, national origin ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, and any other legally protected status under anti discriminatory laws.