Job Description
Assistant Accountant
We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Assistant Accountant to join our dynamic team at Abacus. The ideal candidate will be a part-qualified accountant or equivalent, with a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role.
Key Responsibilities:
* Regular bank reconciliations
* Administration of accounts receivable ledger and overseeing credit control
* Management of accounts payable ledger and processing payment runs
* Maintaining fixed asset register
* Reconciliation and management of stock, including coordinating processes with the operations team for accurate inventory control, tracking, and maintaining transactions on the stock system
* Supporting the Financial Controller with month-end and year-end financial close processes
* Identifying and posting journals
* Liaising with suppliers, customers, and internal departments
Requirements:
* Part-qualified accountant, IATI qualified, or equivalent
* Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar role
* Previous experience in stock management systems desirable
* Knowledge of using cloud-based accounting package Xero advantageous
* Proficiency in Microsoft packages, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Ability to multi-task, show initiative, and work to deadlines
Benefits:
* Opportunities for career development and progression
* Enhanced benefits
* Private health insurance, including dental and optical
* Employee assistance programme
* Life assurance
* Income protection
* Personal accident cover