Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

• Annual Salary: £31,000
• Location: Windsor (no parking) – local arrangement £6 per day
• Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week office based – flexible start/finish times)

We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our vibrant team in Windsor, contributing to a first-class finance function. This role is ideal for someone who is motivated, passionate, and ready to take ownership of the Sales ledgers. You will play a crucial role in supporting the Finance Manager to develop controls, processes, and protocols for effective financial management and reporting.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Take ownership of the formatting, processing, and correct coding of all sales invoices, ensuring timely collections of outstanding payments.
• Process show settlements and royalty statements.
• Assist the purchase ledger clerk and be responsible for the weekly upload reconciliation of the BAC’s run to Navision.
• Compile the weekly payroll and ensure accuracy in fee schedules and payroll-related documents.
• Address payroll queries with the assistance of the Finance Manager and Payroll.
• Format and journal the weekly and monthly payroll, understanding its reflection in the P&L.
• Check bank reconciliations completed by the purchase ledger clerk.
• Work with the team to ensure that petty cash and cash on hand balances weekly.
• Identify and journal any pre-payments and accruals as required.
• Raise ad hoc payments with the correct approvals.
• Deputise for the Finance Manager when requested.
• Support in the preparation of monthly and year-end statutory accounts for audit and compliance purposes.
• Provide administrative support during budget preparation.
• Review systems, processes, and procedures to ensure efficiency and value addition to the company.
• Lead on creating a culture of pride in the workplace by ensuring clean and well-presented spaces.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience in managing sales ledgers and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of payroll processing preferred.
• Familiarity with bank reconciliations and financial journaling.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.