Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant - Hybrid, 3 days WFH

Company Overview

A rapidly growing SME, on track to double in size within the next couple of years, leading the way in their industry providing award winning bespoke solutions.

They are now looking to expand their finance team by recruiting a highly motivated Assistant Accountant, to assist in all areas of finance and get stuck in with key business decisions going forward.

The ideal candidate will be a Finance Graduate or AAT qualified, who is keen to progress onto further studies (CIMA/ACCA), as full study support will be on offer with further opportunities for growth

A competitive salary on offer between £29,000 - £35,000 & excellent benefits!

Assistant Accountant - Responsibilities include:

• Support with the completion of management and annual accounts
• Maintain accuracy of client and supplier financial records
• Prepare new accounts and initial sign up invoices for new clients
• Assist with the monthly billing process
• Manage the credit control and liaise with accounts managers
• Verify and process supplier invoices and prepare the payment run
• Verify and reimburse employee expense claims
• Support cash management with daily bank reconciliations, following up on missing receipts/invoices
• Assist in gathering data for financial analysis and budgets
• Assist with company VAT return
• Support payroll process and assist with queries
• Provide support during internal and external audits

Additional benefits include:

• Flexible and hybrid working patterns
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays & free day off for your birthday!
• Additional holidays for length of service
• Company pension scheme
• Employee discount scheme for retail, travel and shopping
• Fully paid for team social events throughout the year
• 50% Gym membership
• Company bonus scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• A commitment to supporting your professional development

What do we need from you?

• Good knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software
• At least 2 years’ experience in an Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant role
• AAT qualified with the desire to progress on to further studies (CIMA/ACCA)
• Good organizational skills and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and confidence to raise concerns.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new processes and technologies.