Part time Assistant Financial Accountant, 9 months Maternity cover, 24 hours per week Your new company Hays has partnered exclusively with a diverse organisation located just outside Telford to recruit an experienced Part time Assistant Financial Accountant. This is a fixed-term opportunity to cover a 9-month maternity leave, offering a chance to contribute to a thriving finance team within a forward-thinking business. The role is part time offering 24 hours per week Your new role You will work closely with the Finance Manager to support and improve financial operations across the organisation. Key responsibilities include:Financial Reporting and AnalysisAssist in enhancing month-end and year-end reporting processes with the Finance ManagerPrepare reports, analyse transactions, and post necessary journals within agreed timelinesCash Flow and Tax ManagementManage day-to-day cash flow activitiesApprove VAT returns prepared by the Accounts Assistant before submissionAdminister tax payments, including Income Tax, Inheritance Tax, Corporation Tax, and Capital Gains TaxBudgeting and ForecastingSupport budget preparation for each entityContribute to financial re-forecasting based on updated projectionsReconciliations and Control AccountsComplete account reconciliations monthlyReview and clear balance sheet control accounts, including payroll and inter-entity loansOperational SupportResolve transactional queries related to coding and reconciliationDrive continuous improvement within