Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Assistant Accountant to join our client's finance team on a full-time, permanent basis.
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintain the fixed asset register.
* Prepare and submit VAT returns.
* Process supplier invoices, compile monthly supplier payment runs, reconcile supplier statements, and more.
* Allocate invoices to appropriate cost centre.
* Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
* Analyse and prepare employee expense reports.
* Generate and compile monthly KPIs to support decision-making.
* Prepare and post journals, including accruals and prepayments.
* Ensure deadlines are met at the end of each month.
* Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
* Perform stock reconciliations and assist with stock control and reporting.
Requirements:
* Part-qualified (IATI, CIMA, ACCA, ACA)
* Previous experience in preparing management accounts, stock reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations is highly desirable.
* Strong IT skills, with advanced experience in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and advanced formulas).
* Experience using accounting software/packages.
* Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and results-driven.
* Strong critical thinking, investigative, and analytical skills.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels.
* Proactive, flexible, and adaptable in meeting the needs of the business.
* Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
What You'll Get:
* Competitive salary up to £31,000
* Company pension
* On-site parking
* Holiday purchase scheme
* 30 days holidays
* 8.30am - 4.30pm working hours