£27K/yr to £30K/yr
Nottingham, England
Permanent, Variable

Assistant Accountant

Posted by Distinct Recruitment.

Are you studying your AAT with some solid Accounts experience but ready to take the next step towards a more technical accounting role.

Reporting directly to the Company Accountant, this pivotal role in the Finance department supports business growth and development through meticulous analysis and strategic insights.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Month-End Accounting: Process accounting entries for fixed assets, prepayments, and accruals.
  • Reporting: Assist with business and head office reporting requirements.
  • Invoicing: Prepare monthly detailed reports on outstanding invoicing for Service department projects.
  • Project Cost Analysis: Provide monthly analysis comparing actual and committed project expenditures to original budgets, and review progress with management.
  • Performance Analysis: Analyse monthly performance metrics for the Service department, covering spare parts delivery, repairs, maintenance, and 24/7 breakdown support.
  • Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Deliver monthly files for management review, addressing any outstanding items.
  • Year-End Audit Preparation: Prepare audit files and liaise with external auditors as required.
  • Accounts Assistant Support: Cover duties including processing purchase invoices, payment runs, posting bank entries, and raising customer invoices.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

  • AAT Level 2 or Level 3 Qualified: Essential accounting qualification.
  • Software Proficiency: Competent with a range of software systems, particularly SAP.
  • Accounting Experience: Demonstrable experience in accounting roles.
  • Excel skills: Formulas, pivots, v look ups essential
  • Organisational Skills: Well-organised with keen attention to detail.

This is an office based role with access via car, tram or bus.

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