Assistant Accountant

Description:

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our client's finance team. This is a key role supporting the Head of Finance with the preparation of monthly management accounts across three companies within the group structure, while also overseeing the day-to-day running of the finance office and managing a small team.

The successful candidate will have strong accounting experience, excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage finance processes, reporting deadlines and team responsibilities effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee the day-to-day activities of the Finance Department and manage a team of three
Support the Head of Finance with the preparation of monthly management accounts
Manage monthly reporting processes and ensure deadlines are achieved
Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring depreciation is correctly accounted for
Account accurately for profit/loss on asset disposals
Manage cash flow monitoring, forecasting and reporting
Complete monthly control files and balance sheet reconciliations
Administer the accounting system, including user access and licence updates
Ensure HMRC submissions and payments are completed accurately and on time, including VAT, PAYE, NIC and PSA
Approve and process weekly/monthly payment runs and payroll payments
Support quarterly VAT return preparation
Assist with year-end accounts preparation and external audit requirements
Carry out monthly bank reconciliations across all group entities
Prepare holiday accrual calculations
Review aged debtor and creditor reports and resolve issues with ledger teams
Reconcile sales and prepare required accruals
Liaise with purchase ledger teams on supplier statement reconciliations
Work closely with asset sales teams to ensure invoices, sales and cost of sales are accurately recorded
Complete monthly stock reconciliations
Provide excellent service to customers and contractors
Conduct regular team meetings, objectives and appraisals to support team development

About You:

The successful candidate will have:

AAT, ACCA, CIMA qualification, part qualification or equivalent experience
Minimum 3 years’ experience working within an accounting environment
Previous experience managing or supervising a small finance team
Strong knowledge of fixed asset accounting
Experience preparing management accounts and reconciliations
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Experience using Sage Line 50 or similar accounting systems
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to take ownership of a varied accounting and office management role within a successful organisation.

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