Assistant Accountant

TN United Kingdom; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their dynamic team in Bracknell. This role is pivotal in ensuring timely financial reporting and supporting the Financial Controller in preparing management accounts for monthly and quarterly meetings. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of nominal ledger management, VAT coding, and journal posting. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the financial health of the organization while working in a supportive and inclusive environment. If you're passionate about accounting and looking for a temp-to-perm opportunity, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining nominal ledgers and preparing management accounts.
• Strong understanding of VAT coding and audit preparation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Nominal Ledger and reconcile accounts monthly.
• Assist in preparing monthly management accounts and year-end audit files.

Skills

Nominal Ledger Management

VAT Coding

Journal Posting

Reconciliation Skills

Education

AAT Qualification

Degree in Finance/Accounting

Job description

Assistant Accountant - Temp to perm - £40,000 per annum - Bracknell - Office based

My client is seeking an Assistant Accountant who can meet deadlines to ensure the Financial Controller can prepare Management Accounts on time for monthly management and quarterly board meetings. The role also involves assisting with the year-end audit file preparation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain the Nominal Ledger by posting from various source documents.
• Reconcile various nominal ledger accounts monthly.
• Reverse and amend Deferred Income details monthly.
• Assist in preparing the monthly management accounts, including posting specific journals.
• Help prepare the year-end audit file.
• Set up recurring journals, cost, and project codes as needed.
• Understand the importance of correct VAT coding for partial exemption calculations.
• Obtain FC approval and confirmation for ledger entries.
• Ensure all invoices are authorized by a manager or department head, especially those without PO, e.g., legal.
• Review expense claims similarly to supplier invoices.
• Scan, file, and process invoices and attachments.
• Monitor purchase ledger mid-month and at EOM for payments due.

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