As the Assistant Accountant based from Woking, Surrey (currently working from home) you will be responsible for
The position will have a key role in providing accurate financial reporting and accounting support. Key responsibilities include month end accounting and balance sheet reconciliations. Reporting to the Group Financial Controller and working closely with the rest of the core financial reporting team, this role is key and will suit someone interested in progressing in a fast paced environment
Balance sheet reconciliations
Month end accounting, adhering to the necessary timelines
Month end payroll & benefits journals
Calculate and post the monthly salary & bonus accruals
Monitor and action credit control e mail inboxes including processing invoice requests and any other internal questions from the business
Raise sales invoices and work with customer invoicing processes and portals
Update the aged debtors and invoicing schedules
Contact customers and chase down receipts (credit control)
Monthly analysis of legal, subscriptions, repairs & maintenance, etc
Continual process improvement
Backup for Accounts Payable
Posting other ad-hoc journals as requested
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Accounting experience relevant to the responsibilities Ideally AAT part- qualified or equivalent with interest in pursuing a further designation such ACCA or CIMA, people not studying also considered The ability to collaborate and work in a fast-paced environment, adapting to rapid change A proven strength in building great relationships and working with a broad range of finance/non finance individuals at all levels An ability to produce accurate, reliable and high quality work independently and in a timely manner The confidence and willingness to challenge the status-quo A professional, "get it done" attitude and work ethic The desire to learn, develop and succeed