Assistant Accountant

ITSS Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Accountant in Farnham. The role involves preparing management accounts, managing financial records, and supporting month-end processes. Ideal candidates will have experience in accounting, proficiency in Excel, and management potential. The position offers a salary range of £30,000 to £35,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting roles with management potential.
• Strong knowledge of financial record management.
• Ability to assist in month-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Post monthly journals including payroll and depreciation.
• Manage the Fixed Asset Register.
• Assist in producing Management Accounts for review.
• Complete Balance Sheet reconciliations monthly.
• Maintain supplier approval matrix in purchase ledger.
• Prepare Year End accounts.
• Provide Accounts Payable cover as needed.

Skills

Previous experience in a similar role

Ability to manage people

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong attention to detail

Excellent organisational skills

Experience in Xero

Job description

Role: Assistant Accountant
Location: Farnham
Salary: £30-35k

As Assistant Accountant, you will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of management accounts, managing financial records, performing reconciliations and supporting the month-end processes

The Assistant Accountant will be developed with a view to assuming future management responsibility of the Finance Team.

Key Responsibilities

• Posting of monthly journals e.g. Payroll, Depreciation, Prepayments, Accruals & any other adjustments required.
• Responsible for the Fixed Asset Register & Schedules.
• Assist in the production of the Management Accounts for review by the FC.
• Complete all Balance Sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis.
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly Profit & Loss Schedules.
• Maintain intercompany transactions with an associated company.
• Maintain the supplier approval matrix in our purchase ledger system, ApprovalMax.
• Authorise payment runs on HSBC.
• Reporting on National Statistics as & when required.
• Assist in finalising the Year End accounts.
• Prepare P11d & PSA information for submission.
• Provide Accounts Payable cover when required.

Skillset

• Previous experience working in a similar account's role.
• Ability to manage people as this will be part of the progression of this role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Experience in Xero is desirable but not essential.

If you feel the above Assistant Accountant specification matches your professional background, click apply.