ACCA Assistant Accountant Apprenticeship

Management Information and AnalysisTo assist in the production and distribution of the budgetholder financial and KPI performance reporting in line with the month end timetableTo assist in the preparation of financial information for the monthly management accountsSupport the preparation of statutory reports including annual accounts, HESA returns and Transparent Approach to CostingProduce reports to support the preparation of management accounts.Prepare data for projects and other ad-hoc requirements, as required by Finance Business Partners or the Head of Financial Planning and AnalysisBusiness PlanningPrepare and post budget and forecast adjustments throughout the year on a timely basis.Assist in the preparation of budget and forecast templatesFinancial Processes and ControlsEnsure funding authorisation forms for new staff and contract changes are processed and update the Human Resources/Payroll system with funding detailsHelp maintain an up-to-date, complete and accurate budget approval and reporting access rights record on AgressoAssist in the financial management of non-research related grants that are managed by ICR corporate teamsPrepare and post adjustments to the General Ledger, under the guidance of the Finance Business PartnersMaintenance of standing data in Agresso, including project codes and grant codesAid with the monthly review and processing of expenditure accruals and prepaymentsEnsure that monthly interdepartmental recharges are received and are posted in line with the month end timetable.Monitor adherence to the journal approval process by the finance team through reconciliation and sample testing. Grant Tracking and PlanningPrepare and post budget adjustments throughout the year on a timely basisPrepare and post journals and adjustments.Assist in the preparation of grant budget templates for new awards.