Job Description

This is a progressive role whereupon ongoing accountancy studies will be encouraged as the role will evolve into that of an Assistant Accountant that will ultimately play a business critical role within the accounting team.
Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Playing a lead role in running a smooth and controlled accounts payable process in order to ensure service levels are met
• Dealing with complex supplier queries and acting as the point of escalation for any issues, so important suppliers are paid in a timely fashion, in line with contractual obligations
• Assisting with the month end process and supporting the accounting team with the management accounting process
• Helping to manage working capital effectively and assisting with cash flow management
• Assisting with process improvements and developments in the accounting system

What you will get in return:

This company places great value on the professional fulfilment of their finance team, thus from the outset you can expect to be empowered to drive change and be supported in theses endeavours. Full study support will be provided, as will a market leading benefits package that includes non-financial training and other super benefits not offered by competing firms for this level of opportunity.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This rapid growth and exciting business is keen to hear from accounts assistants who have hit a glass ceiling in their current firm and are looking for a more high-growth opportunity. Form day one, the post holder will need to be effective in running the accounts payable process and dealing with complex supplier queries. However, the successful applicant will also need to have the ambition and drive to grow their career with a business that places great value in the accounting information their finance team provides. Additionally, strong communication skills will also be looked upon favourably as the post holder will be involved in finance optimisation projects and systems improvements, thus will need to communicate these developments to non-financial staff in a clear and insightful way.