An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established business based in Liss as an Assistant Accountant. This is a hands-on position where you will take responsibility for the day-to-day finance function, ensuring the smooth running of transactional accounting while supporting the production of monthly management information. The role will also provide the opportunity to evaluate existing processes and systems, identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
This role would suit an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for more responsibility in a varied position within an SME environment, with the opportunity to make a real contribution to the ongoing development of the finance function.
Assistant Accountant – About The Role
Reporting into the Financial Controller, your main responsibilities will include:
- Managing the purchase and sales ledger function
- Processing supplier invoices, matching, batching and coding
- Raising sales invoices and monitoring outstanding debtors
- Completing daily bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate cash records
- Preparing weekly payment runs
- Reconciling supplier, customer and inter-company accounts
- Managing petty cash and company credit card reconciliations
- Processing employee expenses
- Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems
- Assisting with month-end procedures, including accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
- Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts
- Completing VAT returns and associated reconciliations
- Maintaining the fixed asset register and depreciation schedules
The successful Assistant Accountant will have:
- Previous experience in a finance position.
- Strong knowledge of purchase ledger, sales ledger, bank reconciliations and payment processing
- Experience preparing VAT returns and supporting month-end activities
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Good Excel skills and confidence using accounting software
- The ability to prioritise workloads and work independently
- A proactive and hands-on approach with excellent communication skills