Job Description

The Role

The position of Assistant Accountant required an individual that is well versed in month-end, ideally with exposure of monthly management accounts. The individual should also be obsessed about using systems and software to enhance efficiency & automation which will provide more time to aid strategic decision making.

On Offer

The position of Assistant Accountant is a permanent position and will offer a highly competitive base salary of £25,000 - £28,000 including an exceptional benefits package. These company perks include:

• Full study support towards a professional accountancy qualification
• Work from anywhere policy - the requirement is only to be in the office 1 day per week
• Flexible working
• Profit share bonus scheme
• Generous holiday allowance

You will be involved in but not restricted to the following duties:

• Reporting to the Finance Manager with a dotted line and constant exposure to the Finance Director
• Month-end completion: journals, accruals, prepayments, etc.
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Assisting with the preparation of financial statements
• VAT returns
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Bank reconciliations
• Maintenance of fixed-asset register
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting & costings
• Assisting with system & software developments
• Adhoc duties

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum 2 years practical finance experience with strong month-end experience - ESSENTIAL Exposure to the system XERO - ESSENTIAL Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficient user of Excel Property or construction experience would be advantageous but not essential