Accounts assistant - #2118622

Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Metal Brokers in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Accounts assistant for 6-12 months.

Role:

Our client is looking for an immediate interim Accounts Assistant to assist them for 6-12 months. You will be responsible for following duties:

• Process daily client collateral movements, ensuring timely execution and accurate reconciliation of client and counterparty transactions.
• Monitor client accounts for margin requirements and coordinate with the appropriate teams to ensure sufficient funds are available.
• Track margin balances and ensure that client margin calls are fulfilled promptly to maintain optimal liquidity levels.
• Assist in managing the firm's daily cash flow, ensuring payments are processed according to the firm's liquidity and risk management policies.
• Support the Financial Controller with daily treasury operations and cash flow forecasts.
• Maintain and update client account information, ensuring that all financial data is accurate and up to date.
• Assist with daily and monthly bank reconciliations, ensuring the accuracy of all financial transactions and client balances.
• Assist in reconciling FX positions, margin accounts, and other client-related financial records.
• Support the reconciliation of LME cash, collateral accounts, and other related financial data.
• Ensure that all client payments and receipts are accurately recorded in the accounting system.
• Providing an excellent level of customer service, responding in a timely manner to queries from clients and the Japanese subsidiary.

• Provide support during the annual audit process, assisting with the preparation of financial statements and liaising with external auditors.
• Assist with the preparation and filing of VAT returns, corporation tax, and other HMRC-related documentation.
• Provide general support to the finance team in various day-to-day financial operations, including invoice processing and payments.
• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions, ensuring all supporting documentation is filed appropriately for auditing purposes.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and ad-hoc requests from senior management and other departments.
• Assist with employee expenses, and other HR-related financial tasks as required.

Profile:

The successful interim Accounts Assistant will have 6 months years experience
You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.

Salary & Benefits:

This role is paying between £14-£16p/h

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