Assistant Financial Accountant

Toyota Financial Services are looking for an individual to join them in the position of Assistant Financial Accountant. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a minimum of twelve months office experience, whose looking to start their career in finance.

The role in a nutshell: Providing assistance in ensuring the Financial Accounting and Tax responsibilities of the Finance Department are met.

A bit about the ‘Department’: Financial Accounting are responsible for keeping an accurate record of TFSUK’s total financial accounts, including our assets, equity, expenses and income revenue. Within the team there are a number of different functions, such as Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, preparing VAT and Corporation Tax returns, etc.

What you’ll be doing:

Financial Accounting Related:

• Assistance in preparation of tasks attributable to Month End/Year
• End close process.
• Preparation and consolidation of Balance Sheet reconciliations.
• Preparation of quarterly and annual reporting packages for submission to Japanese Parent Company (CONETS)
• Assistance with preparation of annual Company reporting pack.
• Production of Regional AR (Account Receivable) Invoices, issue to Group Companies and monitor payment.
• Approval of daily payment files

• Preparation of post month-end reports
• Preparation of quarterly location trial balances
• Completion and submission of regulatory reports, including ONS Surveys, FCA returns, Duty to Report Supplier Payments and SOX MU Report.
• Responsible for keeping financial accounts policies and procedures up to date in accordance with the Sarbanes Oxley Act.
• Providing evidence to external auditors.
• Any other appropriate duties as required by line manager

Tax Related:

• Preparation of the Capital Allowance Reconciliations and Fixed Asset Register
• Support to tax team with VAT calculations.

• 12 months experience working in an office environment.
• Proficiencies in using Microsoft Office software, including Excel at an intermediate level.

• Knowledge of double entry accounting is desirable.

Attributes & Behaviour:

• Good time management and organisational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Self-motivated and proactive worker, able to produce high quality accurate work with little direct supervision.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Able to work effectively with all levels of staff and external partners.

At Toyota Financial Services (TFS) it is more than just an externally bench-marked salary and bonus, we also offer:

• Hybrid working pattern is 2 days in the office and 3 days from a location of your choice.
• Access to attractive car schemes for you (& your family) for Toyota & Lexus cars
• Excellent pension scheme (up to 6% employee contribution and 15% employer contribution).
• Generous annual leave of 25 days which increases with service and holiday purchase option
• Private Medical Healthcare (single, partner/spouse and dependent children) with Digital GP Service
• Group Income Protection cover with Aviva including physical, mental, and financial wellbeing services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eye tests
• Onsite gym, Sports and Social Club, & flu jabs to keep you healthy
• Wellbeing hour each month and many more initiatives throughout the year to encourage a healthy mind and body, and to raise awareness and celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion.
• Dress for your day policy to make you feel comfortable at work
• Eco HQ, free parking & restaurant
• Two volunteering days per year
• Reward gateway voucher discounts
• Flexible working scheme and we welcome flexible working conversations at interview
• Regular 121s with your manager, a personal development review (PReview) each quarter
• A wide range of learning & development opportunities including Linked In Learning courses
• £250 contribution towards you learning something new outside of work
• Annual events (e.g., summer party, BBQ & Xmas party) including Countdown to Christmas events every December - it is so much fun!

Our Recruitment Process

At Toyota Financial Services (TFS) we value everyone and are pleased to be recognised as a Disability Confident Employer.

We are committed to supporting disabled applicants throughout the recruitment process. Should you meet the minimum criteria for this role and wish to apply under the DC scheme, you may be moved forward to the next stage. Please ensure to add this information into your application.

When it comes to recruitment, please do let us know if we can adjust our process to be meet your accessibility needs.

Some examples of how we might be able to help are listed below:

• Providing a copy of interview questions before the interview
• Organising a time and location that best suits you
• Allowing additional time for the assessment and interview

We are happy to review any adjustment on a case-by-case basis to support you to be your best self.