Job Description

Our client is a leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing high-performance computer components.

A varied and challenging permanent vacancy has arisen for an experienced Assistant Accountant to work within a small finance department. The Company uses Oracle as its main Enterprise Resource Planning system together with Excel analysis. The Company has strict internal control processes and is compliant with USA’s regulations.

Assistant Accountant main tasks include:

• Treasury and Finance
• Preparing bank reconciliations;
• Participating in the month-end accounting and reporting routines;
• Participating in the Company’s compliance and audit requirements;
• Collect information to prepare Accruals and Prepayments via general ledger Journals;
• Reconciling Balance Sheet and Income Statement accounts, to assist the Financial Controller;
• Assist with the statutory domestic and European VAT returns;
• Preparation and maintenance of key finance reports (spreadsheets), including Sales/C.O.S; Foreign Exchange, Territorial Analyses, etc;
• Assisting with systems enhancements;
• Supporting the other members of the team; and
• Assist with the Sales Commission calculations and validation process.

Accounts Receivable

• Cash collection and allocation to the Sales Ledger;
• Customer database maintenance;
• Bank and cash-book maintenance;
• Credit control; and
• Month end close and reconciliation.

Accounts Payable

• Processing Supplier Invoices into the Purchase Ledger, monitoring suppliers’ charges and maintaining separate spreadsheet analyses;
• Paying suppliers in a timely manner and reconciling to supplier statements;
• Working with the Finance team to control costs;
• Supplier database maintenance;
• Bank and cash-book maintenance; and
• Month end close and reconciliation.

In performing these duties, the successful candidate will report to the Financial Controller and liaise with all members of staff, together with contacts at the parent company and branch locations.

The office is a busy and friendly environment and individuals are given every opportunity to make the most of their roles.

Assistant Accountant - The Candidate

We are looking for a team player, willing to participate in all aspects that a small office environment demands, who is personable and able to deliver to regular management reporting deadlines. The capability of flexible working with minimum supervision and a penchant for problem solving in a mature, calm way is desirable. Suitable training and support will be given in the tasks to be covered and the systems used.

Skills and Qualifications

• AAT Level 3/4 or working towards ACCA / CIMA;
• Experience in credit control and accounting;
• Proficient in Word and Excel;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Strong organisational and analytical skills; and
• Ability to work at all levels and develop and maintain effective working partnerships
   

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities