Accounts Assistant

Search-Select LTD; Douglas; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Unknown Client is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their finance team. The role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records across three trading companies, handling day-to-day transactions, and ensuring policy compliance.

The successful candidate will support bank reconciliations, intercompany activity, and month-end close, while preparing journals and reports for the Financial Director. VAT filings and cash flow forecasting are also key aspects.

Qualifications

• CAT qualified or working towards a recognised accounting qualification.
• Experience across multiple trading companies or group structures.
• Strong knowledge of reconciliations, financial reporting, and VAT.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records for three active trading companies and ensure compliance.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Process accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely supplier payments and accurate invoicing.
• Prepare and post journals for accruals, prepayments, and other adjustments.
• Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and currency transfers.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes and provide management accounts.
• Assist with VAT and statutory filings, liaising with external advisors as necessary.
• Monitor cash flow and provide forecasts to support planning.

Skills

CAT qualified

ACCA study

Multi-entity experience

Bookkeeping

Bank reconciliations

Financial reporting

Excel proficiency

Intercompany accounting

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

CAT qualification or equivalent

ACCA study support

Tools

Accounting software

MS Excel

Job description

Our client seeks an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their team.

This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, managing day-to-day transactions, and ensuring compliance across a group of trading companies. Reporting directly to the Accounts Manager the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the finance function, delivering timely reconciliations, and enabling informed decision-making.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records for three active trading companies, ensuring all entries are complete and compliant with internal policies and relevant accounting standards.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations, resolving discrepancies promptly.
• Process accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely supplier payments and accurate client invoicing.
• Prepare and post journals for accruals, prepayments, and other adjustments.
• Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and currency transfers.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation of management accounts and reports for the Financial Director.
• Assist with VAT and other statutory filings, liaising with external advisors as necessary.
• Monitor cash flow and provide forecasts to support operational planning.
• Maintain organised digital and physical financial documentation.
• Support internal and external audit requirements by providing accurate records and explanations.

Key Skills and Experience:

• CAT qualified (or equivalent) or working towards a recognised accounting qualification, with potential support for ACCA study if desired.
• Proven accounting experience, ideally across multiple trading companies or group structures.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across teams and with external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Quote job ref: 16836