Job Summary
The Assistant Accountant will play a key role in managing the accounts payable function and assisting with month-end and year-end processes.
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Main Duties:
1. Accounts Payable Function: Process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
2. Supplier Statement Reconciliations: Conduct reconciliations and resolve discrepancies promptly.
3. Payment Runs: Prepare and process payment runs, including electronic and manual payments.
4. Aged Payables: Monitor aged payables and address overdue balances with suppliers.
5. Accounts Payable Documentation: Ensure all documentation is maintained and updated in a timely manner.
6. Journals and Accruals: Post journals, accruals, and prepayments as required by the Financial Controller.
7. Fixed Asset Register: Maintain the Fixed Asset Register monthly, ensuring additions and disposals are included in a timely manner and depreciation is calculated accurately in line with company policies and reporting standards.
8. Bank Reconciliations: Assist with bank reconciliations, payroll reports, bi-monthly VAT returns, and intercompany reconciliations.
9. Balance Sheet Accounts: Assist in reviewing and reconciling balance sheet accounts.
10. Year-End Audits: Assist in preparing schedules and reports for year-end audits.
11. External Auditors: Support the Financial Controller in liaising with external auditors and resolving queries.
12. Annual Financial Statements: Assist in compiling data for annual financial statements.
Requirements:
* Part-qualified ACCA (or equivalent IATI / Accounting Technician)
* 2+ years of experience in a finance role, ideally with exposure to accounts payable and month-end tasks
* Proficient in accounting software and ERP systems
* Strong Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting
* Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills for liaising with internal teams
This role offers a study package if required, a pension, and a performance-related bonus. This is a full-time permanent role with a hybrid working model once established (3 days office/2 days from home).