Assistant Accountant
Eaton Syalon Ltd · Street, MD · 1 wk ago
AccountingFull-time
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.