Assistant Accountant

About the role

South Derbyshire On-site initially - Hybrid after 3 months (3 days office & 2 days from home)

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Finance Director with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including journals, reconciliations and variance analysis
• Daily bank postings and bank reconciliations
• Producing ad hoc management reports to support the Senior Management Team
• Assisting with weekly cashflow reporting to Group
• Preparing quarterly VAT returns for review and submission by the Finance Director
• Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Processing bank payments
• Supporting the year-end audit process
• Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register, including additions, disposals, depreciation processing and reconciliations to the nominal ledger
• Supporting the purchase ledger processing, including coding, verification and authorisation of invoices, and providing holiday cover where required
• Supporting the Finance Director with other ad hoc finance duties as required

Requirements

• AAT qualified or will have commenced studying CIMA/ACCA (early stages)
• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance position
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes
• Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Must be a team player and keen to work as part of a small team
• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong Excel skills. Pivot tables & V look ups are essential
• A proactive approach and willingness to support the wider finance team

Qualifications

• Note - a full UK driving licence and access to own transport is required to commute to the office location.