As an Accounts Assistant in Chatham, you will help keep day-to-day finance records accurate for an organisation in the financial services industry. You will work across the Accounting and Finance department, ensuring financial information is well organised and available when needed. Client Details The organisation operates in the Financial industry and is based in Chatham. Description Support the processing of financial accounting in the general ledger accurately and resolve issues in a timely manner Work closely with the Financial Accountant and Managers and the Society and the International offices/entities to complete the monthly close and consolidation in a controlled manner Support the effective control environment over the general ledger and accounting function, including performing balance sheet reconciliations and substantiation Challenge information appropriately to deliver high quality results, along with adequate evidence. Assist in preparing, reviewing and delivering the external reporting including Half Year and Annual Reporting under UK GAAP Work closely with the International offices/entities, Financial Accounting, Financial Reporting, Investment Reporting, FPandA, Regulatory Reporting, Financial Operations and business functions to communicate requirements, perform accounting and challenge results Provide assistance to both internal and external auditors on a timely basis in the performance of their audits and in implementing recommendations agreed by ..... full job details .....