My client is recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join their busy Accounts team. This role will be based in Norwich, but will cover seven sites across the Norwich & Great Yarmouth areas.
You will be supporting the Management Accountant with the production of monthly management accounts and monthly composites in accordance with manufacturer requirements. You will also assist in providing analytical/financial information and advice to Department Managers and the General Manager, and balancing the accounts in accordance with company procedures, and advising management of any discrepancies.
I am looking for the following candidate:
- AAT Accounting Qualification, Level 3 minimum (however, QBE candidates will be considered).
- Experience of working within a busy accounts department.
- Excellent numerical skills.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Honesty & integrity.
- A flexible ‘can do' attitude.
- Competence in Excel and Microsoft packages.
- Driven attitude; keen to progress and develop.
- Working knowledge of Pinnacle or Kerridge DMS is desired, but not essential.
- Previous Motor Trade experience is desired, but not essential.
This role will include:
- Daily authorisation of payments.
- Weekly processing of manufacturer bonuses.
- Balance Sheet reconciliations with narrative and timely follow-ups.
- Monitor all debts within the business and regularly chase up and report on all outstanding or ageing debt.
- Work with the accountant to analyse current policies and procedures to present opportunities for improvement.
- Advise management of any discrepancies or other problems encountered or highlight any concerns/potential fraud.
- Assist with regular stock takes (vehicles and parts) analyse for variances, and report to management team.
- Assist accountant processing accruals and prepayments.
You may be required to carry out any other duties within the scope, spirit and purpose of the job, as requested by the line manager.
Standard working hours are Mon-Thurs 08:30-17:00 and Fri 08:30-16:00 with a 30 minute lunch. (hours are flexible by 30 minutes either side or a 1 hour lunch can be taken if required).
Hybrid working may also be available (to be discussed at interview).
For further information, please contact Lisa @ Contract Personnel