Assistant Accountant

Premier Recruitment Group Limited; Basildon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious client company based in Basildon is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a full-time contract position, potentially leading to permanent employment. Responsibilities include processing expense claims, managing supplier invoices, and supporting the finance team. The ideal candidate will possess strong Excel skills and experience with Microsoft Business Central, along with a proactive attitude and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• Experience in a small, friendly team and working independently.
• Good interpersonal skills for dealing with clients.

Responsibilities

• Process employee expense claims and credit card statements.
• Manage supplier invoices and check sales invoices.
• Set up vendors and projects in Microsoft Business Central.
• Monitor accounts inbox and assist with financial records.
• Support financing tasks including audits and month-end.

Skills

Microsoft Business Central

Excel proficiency

Double-entry bookkeeping

Interpersonal skills

UK VAT knowledge

Education

AT/ACCA/CIMA studier

Job description

Overview

Premier Recruitment Group has the privilege to recruit on behalf of our very prestigious client based in Basildon, Essex. We are recruiting for an experienced and forward-thinking Assistant Accountant. This is a contract and full-time position with a view to going permanent in a well-established company. The role is interesting and varied with a scope for progression.

Our client is looking for an Assistant Accountant to work closely with the Management Accountant and Accounts Clerk on a mixture of routine and ad-hoc tasks covering all aspects of the finance function. We require someone with a broad range of experience within the finance function, including exposure to sales ledger, purchase ledger, bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations. A good working knowledge of Excel is necessary. Previous use of Microsoft Business Central is essential.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years' experience working within a similar role.
• This role will suit someone who enjoys working in a small, friendly team and who is experienced enough to work independently and take initiative. Having a positive approach and working with discretion are essential for this role.
• The role will involve dealing with a wide range of internal and external clients, so good interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Process employee expense claims in accordance with company policy
• Process employee credit card statements in accordance with company policy
• Together with the Accounts Clerk, process all supplier invoices, including multi-currency invoices, ensuring accurate posting of VAT
• Processing time sheets in BC and resolving any issues that arise
• Checking and posting sales invoices
• Set up new vendors in BC, ensuring all required information is collected and bank details are verified
• Set up new projects in BC
• Monitor the shared accounts inbox, providing timely and professional responses to queries relating to invoices, payments and expenses etc.
• Assist with the maintenance of records for company vehicles
• Ensure accurate record keeping, including filing
• Assist with training new colleagues on finance processes and standards
• Support the Head of Finance and Management Accountant with audit work, month-end tasks and other ad hoc activities

Knowledge and Skills

• Must have experience using Microsoft Business Central
• AT/ACCA/CIMA studier
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
• Strong IT skills (MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint & Excel), particularly proficient in Excel
• UK VAT knowledge helpful

Personal Qualities

• Eager to get stuck in with a 'can-do' attitude
• Excellent communicator, both verbal and written
• Excellent attention to detail
• Highly organised with a logical approach to challenges
• Integrity and discretion when handling confidential information

If interested please apply or contact Tom Kurczab at Premier Recruitment Group.

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