Assistant Accountant

Description

Your new company

Are you looking for a varied finance role within a friendly and expanding business? We are recruiting for a detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join an established finance team, providing essential support across a broad range of accounting activities.This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to further develop their accounting career within a supportive organisation.

Your new role Key Responsibilities

Processing and reconciling customer payments, ensuring records are accurate and up to date

Investigating account discrepancies and resolving queries efficiently

Completing routine bank reconciliations and monitoring cash transactions

Taking responsibility for sales ledger activities, including management of customer accounts

Supporting purchase ledger operations and preparing supplier payment runs

Assisting with maintenance of the general ledger and ensuring financial data integrity

Working collaboratively with colleagues across the business to obtain financial information and resolve issues

Providing support with month-end processes and other finance-related administration as required

What you'll need to succeed

About YouTo be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

At least three years' experience working within a finance or accounts environment

AAT Level 3 qualification or higher

Previous experience using accounting software packages (experience with Sage software would be advantageous)

Strong Microsoft Excel skills and confidence working with financial data

Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to tasks

Good analytical skills and the ability to identify and resolve problems

Strong organisational abilities with the capacity to manage competing priorities

Effective communication skills and the confidence to build relationships with colleagues and stakeholders

A proactive attitude with the ability to work independently and as part of a teamWhat you'll get in return

Competitive salary of £28,000 - £33,000 depending on experience

Permanent, full-time position

Supportive and collaborative team environment

Opportunity to develop your finance skills and broaden your responsibilities

Long-term career prospects within a growing organisationIf you're seeking a rewarding accounting position where you can make a genuine contribution while continuing to develop professionally, we'd love to hear from you.

What you need to do now

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