The Assistant Accountant role is a key hire for this growing organisation, and should appeal if you are an ambitious Accountancy grad who has already studied your AAT and looking to step into management accounts and complete your CIMA or ACCA.
This is a busy role with lots of challenges and as a growing business the perfect opportunity if you are looking to grow your career from within.
Client Details
This is a well-established company in the Business Services industry with several hundred employees. Operating from Carlisle. it maintains a reputation for providing top quality services to a diverse range of clients.
Description
Are you a career-driven finance professional looking for your next challenge? Join our dynamic finance team and take your career to new heights!
This brand new Assistant Accountant role within this PE backed organisation, is a great opportunity if you are looking for variety, challenge and scope to develop from within.
Here is a snapshot of your responsibilities in the role :
Key Responsibilities:
- Bank Account Management: Post and reconcile group bank accounts
- Invoice Management: Raise adhoc invoices and manage the creation and import of large consolidated invoices.
- Credit Control: Conduct timely credit control of all invoices raised.
- Account Creation: Create new ledger accounts as required.
- Contracts and Agreements: Raise and issue new contracts/service level agreements as needed.
- Customer Communications: Distribute communications to our customer base as necessary.
- Journal Entries: Post journals to the nominal ledger, including monthly accruals and prepayments.
- BACS Runs: Raise weekly BACS runs for approval by the Management Accountant and upload to the banking system once authorised.
- Supplier Remittances: Issue remittances to suppliers.
- Month-End Procedures: Complete month-end shutdown procedures, including closing down group ledgers and transferring data to the nominal ledger.
Month-End Accounts Responsibilities:
- Fixed Asset Register: Update for additions/disposals.
- Depreciation Journals: Post depreciation journal.
- Prepayment Management: Prepare prepayment journal and maintain prepayments list.
- Accruals Management: Prepare accruals and post to the nominal ledger.
- Management Accounts: Support in compiling the management accounts pack and investigating variances.
Profile
Are you detail-oriented and analytical with a knack for problem-solving? Do you take pride in your work and excel under tight deadlines? If so, this is going to be "right up your street"!
Key Attributes:
- Attention to Detail: Methodical approach with a passion for solving problems.
- Data Analysis: Enjoy analysing data to drive business improvements.
- High Standards: Deliver accurate work even under pressure.
- Team Player: Work independently and collaboratively, adapting to changing priorities.
- Tech-Savvy: Comfortable with IT and systems.
Qualifications & Experience:
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Essential:
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AAT Qualification or relevant experience.
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Willingness to pursue further qualifications (CIMA or ACCA) with study support.
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Excellent knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software.
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Experience with financial software (Pegasus Opera preferred).
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Outlook).
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Understanding of data privacy standards (GDPR).
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Desirable:
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Business studies or business management qualification.
Job Offer
- An attractive salary up to £32k
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- Opportunity for professional growth and development
- Competitive holiday leave
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme