Assistant Accountant

3 Point Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

3 Point Recruitment is partnering with a well established business in Coventry to recruit an Assistant Accountant. This role is office-based in Coventry and offers a competitive £30-34k salary. You will support day-to-day Purchase and Sales Ledger tasks and contribute to month-end activities.

The Financial Controller aims to develop talent from within and progress you at year-end. Ideal candidates are organised, detail-oriented with a proactive mindset and experience in an SME environment,

Qualifications

• AAT qualification (or actively studying).
• Experience in a similar finance role.
• Experience using Sage accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts payable and general ledger tasks.
• Assist with month-end procedures and reconciliations.
• Contribute to VAT returns and compliance.
• Support cash management and banking activities.
• Assist with stock accounting and fixed assets.
• Prepare and submit reports to the Financial Controller.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure accurate financial records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organised

Proactive

Education

AAT qualification (or studying)

Tools

Sage

Job description

Role: Assistant Accountant

Location: Coventry (office based)

Salary: £30-34k

3 Point Recruitment are partnering with a well established and very ambitious business in Coventry to recruit an Assistant Accountant which is needed ASAP!

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail oriented and proactive finance professional looking to develop their career within a supportive and fast paced environment. You can gain fantastic exposure with this opportunity and the Financial Controller is keen to progress someone within the business & partner them at month / year end.

This role is available immediately and our client is keen to interview suitable candidates right away!

The Role

As Assistant Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function across a broad range of responsibilities. You will work closely with the Financial Controller, contributing to the day to day Purchase & Sales Ledger tasks & then supporting the month end activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable support
• Maintenance and support of the General Ledger
• Assistance with management account reconciliations
• Banking and cash management activities
• Fixed asset management
• Stock accounting support
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Producing & sending reports to the Financial Controller

About You

We are looking for someone who is motivated, organised and ready to hit the ground running. You will ideally be AAT qualified (working towards / QBE), with experience of working within an SME.

Essential

• AAT qualification (or actively studying)
• Previous experience in a similar finance role
• Experience using Sage accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively in an office-based environment

Desirable (but not essential)

• Consolidation experience
• Exposure to year-end audits
• Intercompany accounting experience
• Stock accounting experience
• VAT returns experience
• Experience working with multiple currencies

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £30-34k
• To work with a very supporting Financial Controllers who is keen to grow and develop your career!
• A varied, fast paced role with welcoming & vibrant colleagues!