Job Description
Methods is an established £100m Digital Transformation company, part of the Alten Group, which over the last 32 years has provided innovative business and digital technology services. We have over 50 active clients many of which have been working with us for more than 10 years.Since our establishment in 1990, Methods has partnered with a range of central government departments and agencies to transform the way the public sector operates in the UK. Our mission is to improve and safeguard public-facing services. We apply digital thinking to ensure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens.Our human touch sets us apart from other consultancies, system integrators and software houses - we have a customer-centric value system whereby we focus on delivering what is right for our clients. We passionately support our clients in the success of their projects while working collaboratively to share skill sets and solve problems. At Methods we have fun while working hard; we are not afraid of making mistakes and learning from them. building a significant private sector client portfolio.This is an excellent opportunity for a driven accounts assistant to join us on a 12 month FTC. This person will demonstrate their willingless to grow and further their career and to join a consultancy and professional services company undergoing strong growth.The ideal candidate for this role will be someone seeking to take their next step in their finance career within a commercial business. They will be looking to gain experience at an intermediate level within a team and to build on their knowledge they have gained to date, preferably from education and a prior role. The role is hands on, transactional, and is pivotal to the proper running of the company’s finance function. As such, the candidate must be able to stay extremely organised whilst dealing with multiple processes and able to work efficiently and accurately. The main function of the role is to provide financial accounting support to the Financial Accountant and CFO.Requirements Updating management spreadsheets and keeping control of the invoicing processes Filing of Consultant and Supplier invoices, correspondence and general filing Dealing with queries from suppliers and liaising with other staff members across the business on a daily basis to clear queries and complete processes Supporting the Financial Accountant and Head of Finance with ad-hoc duties from time to time Posting journals relating to bank transactions Intercompany reconciliations Assisting with timely completion of all statutory returns including VAT, PAYE and IR35 Intermediary reporting Assisting with 18-day cash flow forecast Assisting with calculating annual PAYE settlement and P11D(b) Assisting with preparation of corporation tax returns Assisting with IR35 Intermediary reporting Undertake any other reasonable management request, which may from time to time be required in connection with the business. Assisting the CFO in preparation for annual audit ensuring all information is complete and ready for the external auditors, ensuring no audit issues arise and no incurring of additional fees due to poor preparation. Ensure that all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed and reported including Manage nominal ledger input, journals, accruals and prepayments Posting & reconciliation of monthly billing, purchase ledger and leased purchase records Completion of bank account reconciliations Maintain standing data for Sage, Payroll, VAT etc systems Monthly Balance Sheet/control account reconciliations to validate balances Up to date fixed assets and depreciation. This role will require you to have or be willing to go through Security Clearance. As part of the onboarding process candidates will be asked to complete a Baseline Personnel Security Standard; details of the evidence required to apply may be found on the government website If you are unable to meet this and any associated criteria, then your employment may be delayed, or rejected . Details of this will be discussed with you at interview.BenefitsMethods is passionate about its people; we want our colleagues to develop the things they are good at and joining us you can expect Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership A supportive and collaborative environment As well as this, we offer: Study support - Study support towards AAT/ACCA/CIMA Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme Social – Breakfast Tuesdays, Thirsty Thursdays and Pizza on the last Thursday of each month as well as commitment to charitable causes Time off 25 days a year Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performance Life Assurance of 4 times base salary Private Medical Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included) Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)