Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

• Annual Salary: £32,000 - £38,000


• Location: South Woodham Ferrers


• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a Senior Finance Assistant who is ready to hit the ground running from day one. This role is ideal for someone who can work independently with minimal supervision and provide support and guidance to other Finance Assistants within the team. The successful candidate will be confident, organised, technically strong, and capable of taking ownership of key finance processes while supporting the wider finance team.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Preparation and submission of quarterly VAT returns across multiple entities.


• Managing intercompany invoicing, recharges, and reconciliations.


• Reconciling intercompany balances and resolving discrepancies.


• Conducting daily and monthly bank reconciliations, including multi-currency accounts.


• Posting accruals, prepayments, and month-end journals.


• Supporting month-end close and management accounts preparation.


• Processing and reviewing sales and purchase invoices.


• Managing supplier payment runs and reconciling supplier statements.


• Maintaining accurate sales, purchase, and nominal ledgers.


• Reviewing aged debtors and creditors and resolving outstanding balances.


• Clearing historic balances, unreconciled items, and processing authorised write-offs.


• Reconciling balance sheet control accounts and maintaining supporting schedules.


• Assisting with audit requirements and statutory compliance.


• Supporting the wider finance team and acting as a senior point of contact for finance queries.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years' experience within a finance function.


• Proven experience in a Senior Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant, or similar finance role.


• Experience working within a multi-entity environment.


• Strong experience with VAT returns, intercompany accounting, accruals, and prepayments.


• Strong bank reconciliation and balance sheet reconciliation experience.


• Experience maintaining accurate ledgers and financial controls.


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.


• Strong working knowledge of Sage 50.


• Experience using a Cloud ERP system.


• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.


• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.


• AAT qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience.


• ACCA/CIMA studies would be advantageous but are not essential.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.


• Opportunities for professional development.


• Supportive team environment.

To apply for the Assistant Accountant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.

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