Assistant Accountant

A great opportunity has arisen for a smart, dynamic individual to join my clients dedicated and hard-working team.

The role offers flexibility on working hours and Part-Time will be considered.

Client Details

A rapidly expanding, young, ambitious and dynamic business that brings innovative and niche product categories to the market, through effective marketing and a strong customer network.

Currently distributing products through successful brands across the United Kingdom, Republic of Ireland and the Middle East with our global and domestic distribution rapidly expanding.

Description

Your role will be to work within the Finance Team to improve processes and controls, whilst assessing current financial systems and driving improvements where necessary. You will be involved with daily bookkeeping activities such as accurate daily record keeping of financial information, as well as maintaining a proactive oversight of pricing, overheads, sales, rebates & commissions.

• Experienced in accounting packages (i.e. QuickBooks, Sage)

• Sales and purchase ledger

• Supplier payments (Sterling & Foreign currency)

• Ensuring invoices/bills are processed in a timely and efficient manner

• Processing expenses

• Offering support in dealing with account queries, Issuing copy invoices and copy statements on request

• Quarterly VAT returns & Monthly EC Sales list

• Bank reconciliations

• Daily bank postings - i.e. ensuring payments in the bank accounts are updated on a daily basis

• Credit control

• Ability to keep financial records and prepare financial reports

• Producing aged debtor and creditor analysis

• Provide support for the payroll processing

• Posting of journals at month end

• Assisting the Management Accountant in providing Management Information on a monthly basis.

Profile

The role is varied, yet demanding, which will suit a well organised and flexible individual. The role requires all accounting transactions recording accurately, comprehensively and in a timely manner. A good work ethic is paramount. You will be smart & professional with a positive mental attitude.

Ideally you will also:

• Have experience within a similar role
• AAT Qualified or QBE
• Strong excel
• Experience of Sage

Job Offer

• Excellent working environment
• Very competitive salary
• Part Time / Flexible Working hours on offer
• Parking on-site