Assistant Accountant
PermanentJob Overview
To provide high-level professional accounting services to clients, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, compliance, and a client-focused approach in all responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records.
Process and verify transactions and reference data in the ledger.
Reconcile balance sheet and profit & loss items.
Process payments within delegated authority and resolve outstanding invoices/statements.
Issue and manage invoices/statements, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding balances.
Match receipts to outstanding debts.
Monitor and manage cash balances effectively.
Assist in the preparation of management accounts, dashboards, key performance indicators (KPIs), regulatory returns, cash analysis, and forecasts.
Support the onboarding of new clients and the closure of ceased accounts.
Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, third parties, and internal teams.
Identify and report new or evolving risks to management.
Ensure processes and controls are documented, reviewed, and updated regularly.
Stay informed about regulatory changes and collaborate with stakeholders to ensure controlled implementation.
Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency, improve financial processes, and reduce costs while maintaining compliance.
Support internal and external audits for clients and PoloWorks.
Maintain information security protocols in daily operations.
Contribute to additional projects and tasks as required.
Key Performance Indicators
Key Performance Indicators
Adherence to client service-level agreements (SLAs).
Accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
Key Relationships
Clients and external partners.
Client Finance team and internal PoloWorks stakeholders.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Experience & Skills
Experience in a finance or accounting role is essential.
Commitment to high professional and ethical standards.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively.
Client-focused with a proactive and solutions-driven mindset.
Commercial awareness and financial acumen.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Demonstrates behaviours aligned to the PoloWorks PRIDE values:
- Pioneering – we don’t stand still
- Responsible – We do the right thing
- Inclusive – we all play a role
- Delivery Focused- we provide services we are proud of
- Empowering – we equip people to be their best
Knowledge & Qualifications
Knowledge of SUN/Q&A accounting software and internet banking is beneficial but not required.