Assistant Accountant

Our client is a friendly SME business who seek to hire an Assistant Accountant. The role will sit between the Finance Manager and an Accounts Assistant taking ownership of the general ledger and financial transactions for accurate and compliant reporting, both internally and externally. The role will also assist in providing information to the Executive team and wider business, both financial and non-financial, that can be used in day-to-day operations and decision-making.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and process month end journals, adhering to reporting deadlines.
• General ledger maintenance.
• Maintain the asset register for depreciation and amortisation.
• Oversee the ongoing maintenance of sales and purchase ledgers with the Accounts Assistant.
• Reconcile online sales via third party providers.
• Assist with cash flow reviews to ensure cash is utilised properly and protect reserves.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Collaborate with departments and provide financial information to assist with decision making.
• Purchase order reviews and maintenance.
• Support during the budget setting process.
• Continuous review of processes and identifying areas for improvement.
• Ensure financial controls are maintained.
• Be a key point of contact for all departments for finance and accounting matters.
• Cover for the Accounts Assistant when they are on leave.
• Ad hoc analytical reports and projects.

A salary of £30,000-£35,000 is on offer plus benefits