Assistant Financial Accountant

A key role within the Finance Department, you''ll support Kew''s mission by delivering timely and accurate financial accounting service, enabling effective decision-making by senior leadership, the Executive Board and Trustees. Reporting to the Financial Accountant, you''ll ensure the critical financial processes that underpin Kew''s operations are working effectively and ensuring the needs of the organisation are met as we work to deliver our Manifesto for Change. You''ll be a part qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA or equivalent) with strong experience of financial accounting including preparing and posting journals, preparing reconciliations and resolving differences. You will also have excellent Excel skills and experience of reporting of financial information. Your responsibilities will include: Maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring month-end deadlines are consistently met Ensuring Kew''s fixed asset register is kept up to date Supporting the organisation in relation to financial accounting, systems and tax Ensuring financial processes are appropriate and improving efficiency in conjunction with your manager Supporting the year end accounts production Providing first-level support for our Unit 4 Agresso system, managing user access and permissions, and driving system improvements This role is hybrid working based at Kew with regular home working, subject to operational requirements. About Us The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (RBG Kew) is a leading plant ..... full job details .....