Accounts Assistant

Get Recruited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Get Recruited group is assisting an established retail business in Norwich to recruit an Accounts Assistant. The role is hybrid after probation and offers up to £32,500. You will support monthly management accounts, assist with month-end processes, and provide financial information to senior managers.

The ideal candidate will have AAT Level 3 or equivalent, experience in a busy accounts department, and strong Excel skills. Pinnacle DMS knowledge is a plus but not essential.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 qualified or equivalent; candidates qualified by experience will also be considered.
• Confident using Microsoft Office packages, including Excel.
• Knowledge of Pinnacle DMS would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Assist with month-end processes, including accruals and prepayments.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations with commentary and follow up items.
• Authorize daily payments in line with procedures.
• Process manufacturer bonuses weekly.
• Monitor outstanding debts and report ageing.
• Respond to management queries and explain information in the accounts.
• Support stock takes, variance analysis and investigate causes.
• Identify improvements to financial processes with Senior Accountants.
• Highlight discrepancies and potential fraud; maintain proper records.

Education

AAT Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Pinnacle DMS

Job description

ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT
NORWICH (HYBRID AFTER PROBATION)
UP TO £32,500

THE OPPORTUNITY:

We're recruiting on behalf of an established retail business that is looking for an Accounts Assistant to join its busy finance team. This newly created position follows continued business growth and internal promotions.

Working closely with the Management Accountants, you'll support the preparation of monthly management accounts and manufacturer reporting, while providing financial information to senior managers and stakeholders.

This is an opportunity for someone with experience in an accounts department who is keen to develop their management accounting skills and take on a varied role within a supportive team.

THE ACCOUNTS ASSISTANT ROLE:

• Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Assisting with month-end processes, including accruals and prepayments.
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations, providing commentary and following up outstanding items.
• Authorising daily payments in line with company procedures.
• Processing manufacturer bonuses on a weekly basis.
• Monitoring outstanding debts, chasing overdue balances and reporting on ageing debt.
• Responding to queries from management and explaining information within the management accounts.
• Supporting stock takes, performing variance analysis and investigating causes.
• Working alongside Senior Accountants to identify improvements to financial processes and operational procedures.
• Highlighting discrepancies, financial control concerns and any suspected fraudulent activity.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation in accordance with company procedures and legal requirements.

THE PERSON:

• AAT Level 3 qualified or equivalent; candidates qualified by experience will also be considered.
• Previous experience within a busy accounts department.
• Confident using Microsoft Office packages, including Excel.
• Knowledge of Pinnacle DMS would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Previous retail or motor trade experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

We are an equal opportunities employer and we never charge candidates a fee for our services.