Financial Accounts Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for Financial Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team in our Waterstones office in Solihull.
Financial Accounts Assistant
In this role you would assist the Financial Accounting team in maintaining the overall integrity of financial data and the timeliness and accuracy of both internal and external reporting.
Your responsibilities will include;
- Assisting with the completion and submission of VAT and associated returns – both UK and European.
- Maintenance of fixed asset registers and GL schedules- invoice processing, asset allocation, depreciation.
- Accrual accounting and journal management. Ie management charges, depreciation, prepaid income, and prepayments
- Ensuring accurate and complete balance sheet reconciliations are prepared for all balance sheet TB codes.
- Reconciliation of Intercompany balances, loan accounts and recharge accounts – posting journal adjustments.
- Assist in the preparation of all statistical returns for UK & international entities.
- Turnover certificate preparation and emailing landlords with turnover data.
- Maintaining IFRS 16 reporting systems.
- Collating information for auditors.
- Annual statutory accounts
- Requests from parent company
- Reporting and resolving discrepancies and anomalies in a timely fashion
- Assisting with Month End and preparation of Accounts
What we are looking for:
- 3 years of Accounting Experience
- Advanced Excel
- Basic accounting knowledge (accounting or Finance degree/AAT is preferable)
- A-Level or equivalent
You should also:
- Ability to work on own initiative but also being part of a team; to share ideas and team working
- Attention to detail
- Ability to multi task and work to concurrent deadlines
In return you will be working with a driven & friendly team, will receive excellent staff discount If you have the required experience, please do get in touch and apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Solihull: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Accounting: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Financial Accounts Assistant
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Financial Accounts Assistant roles across Waterstones's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,000 - £23,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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