Details:
- Salary: £32,000 - 35,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Havant
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
CMA Recruitment Group is recruiting an Assistant Accountant for an established distribution business based in Havant. This is a hands-on opportunity within a strengthening finance function, offering the chance to contribute to improved processes and develop within an expanding business.
What will the Assistant Accountant role involve?
Manage accurate purchase and sales ledger activity, resolving queries and maintaining reliable account records
Prepare supplier payment information, customer invoicing, receipt allocations and supporting ledger documentation
Complete monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations, investigating variances and maintaining clear working papers
Prepare and post routine month-end journals, including accruals, prepayments and corrections, with appropriate supporting evidence
Support VAT, audit, year-end and continuous improvement activities while working closely with operational colleagues and the Financial Controller
Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Accountant vacancy:
AAT Level 4 or equivalent
Confident preparing month-end journals and independently meeting reconciliation and close deadlines
Strong Excel capability, including lookups, SUMIFS and PivotTables
Sage 50 experience would be advantageous
A proactive, organised and accountable approach, with the confidence to investigate discrepancies and suggest practical improvements
Additional benefits and information for the role of Assistant Accountant:
Study support
33 days’ annual leave including bank holidays
Free onsite parking
Salary will be dependent on experience
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