______________________
________________________
______________________
_________________________
_______________________
____________________
_____________________
_______________________
______________________
___________________________
Our client is a friendly SME business who seek to hire an Assistant Accountant. The role will sit between the Finance Manager and an Accounts Assistant taking ownership of the general ledger and financial transactions for accurate and compliant reporting, both internally and externally. The role will also assist in providing information to the Executive team and wider business, both financial and non-financial, that can be used in day-to-day operations and decision-making. Responsibilities: Prepare and process month end journals, adhering to reporting deadlines. General ledger maintenance. Maintain the asset register for depreciation and amortisation. Oversee the ongoing maintenance of sales and purchase ledgers with the Accounts Assistant. Reconcile online sales via third party providers. Assist with cash flow reviews to ensure cash is utilised properly and protect reserves. Bank reconciliations. Collaborate with departments and provide financial information to assist with decision making. Purchase order reviews and maintenance. Support during the budget setting process. Continuous review of processes and identifying areas for improvement. Ensure financial controls are maintained. Be a key point of contact for all departments for finance and accounting matters. Cover for the Accounts Assistant when they are on leave. Ad hoc analytical reports and projects. A salary of £30,000-£35,000 is on offer plus benefits
JOB TITLE: Assistant Accountant LOCATION: Newton Abbot with Free Parking SALARY: £30,000- £35,000 Dependant on experience BENEFITS: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, impressive newly refurbished office, cake Fridays! Casual dress code, friendly working environment and plenty of development opportunities if you love to learn! HOURS: 9:00am-5.00pm Monday - Friday (35 hours) TYPE: Full Time /Permanent THE COMPANY: A well respected and longstanding legal firm specialising in Criminal Law. This isn't your standard high street firm and they really break the mould! With a unique approach towards their clients and employees, going that extra mile! THE ROLE: As the Assistant Accountant you will work in a team of two but be part of a vibrant open plan office where no two days are the same. You will be expected to provide effective management of the accounts department using a wide range of business software applications. You will have lots of contact with clients, in person and by telephone/email, as well as with other law firms and related professional organisations and agents. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Management of accounts through Xero software Taking appropriate payments, making refunds via an online terminal Dealing with any payment queries with either a staff member or a client Raising, sending, or discussing a client's invoice. Discussing with clients their instalment agreements, the management of debtors. Reconciliation of bank accounts Preparation of management account report each month. Managing suppliers' accounts & invoices, paying invoices, and sending remittance in a timely manner Manage, organise & update relevant data using database applications. Make sure general filing is kept up to date & in order. Reviewing, submitting, and paying the quarterly VAT return Liaising with accountants regarding the preparation of End of Year accounts and the annual audit Management of the accounts department and supervising junior members of staff. Taking responsibility for both cash and card payments made from the office. Working closely with the directors and senior management YOUR SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES: Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and will be articulate and able to communicate clearly and concisely. Have experience and a good working knowledge of accounts packages such as SAGE/Xero, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook. Be able to develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, clients and other professional contacts. Have a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, as well as a good knowledge of grammar and its application in written communication. Have the ability to work on your own initiative and under pressure, whilst maintaining a thorough, organised and methodical approach to your work. Show willingness to learn new systems put in place for the benefit of the company as a whole. Pursue personal development of skills and knowledge necessary for the effective performance of the role. Be of a positive and fun disposition This is a rare opportunity to join a thriving company who really invest and look after their staff. If this sounds like you or you would like to find out more please either apply online, email your CV to or call to speak to Vicky and discuss the role. Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Office Angels. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Elevation Accountancy and Finance are delighted to be working with a fantastic business in the Worksop area as they look to recruit an Assistant Accountant into their team on a full time, permanent basis. Key Responsibilities: Producing Monthly Accounts for overheads Assisting in the preparation of budgets and forecasts Reconciliation and processing of prepayments, accruals and standard charges Management of company paid credit cards Balance Sheet reconciliation Completion of national statistics returns Oversee and assist in the completion of all bank account reconciliations. Ensure year end schedules required for tax packs are completed on a monthly basis Reconciliation of PSA to ensure correct calculation and submissions to HMRC Monthly reconciliation of intercompany accounts with other group companies Quarterly preparation of VAT returns Adhoc Payment request processing Assist in the preparation of Statutory Accounts and Tax Packs Processing Intercompany Journals Replenishing and reconciling petty cash The administration and reconciliation of Fixed asset control accounts and produce related reports for management at all levels within the business Manage the capital approval processes ensuring compliance with regional and group policies Person Specification: Willingness to studying towards ACCA/CIMA Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills Confident communicator both verbally and written Communication Attention to detail If this looks like the role for you then please get in touch or apply now!