Assistant Accountant

Khr - Recruitment Specialists; East Malling; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

KHR is collaborating with a leading global business to hire an Assistant Accountant in Snodland, Kent. The role supports the Financial Controller, contributes to monthly accounts, and offers cover for other departments.

The position involves budgets, forecasts, SAP GL journals, and intercompany reconciliations, with opportunities to progress to full membership with accountancy bodies.

Qualifications

• Degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.
• Part/Fully Qualified Accountant (AAT/ACCA/CIMA).
• Analytical skills and attention to detail essential.
• SAP and Microsoft Office proficiency required.
• Proactive problem-solver with a hands-on approach.
• Adaptable and committed to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Budget and forecasts: contribute to annual budgets and monthly forecasts with input from other departments.
• Monitor capital expenditure: cost tracking, cash flow forecasts, variance analysis and project compliance.
• Prepare reports and key performance indicators as required.
• Prepare and input journals to the SAP GL with audit trail.
• Process non-stock invoices and ensure timely processing per authority.
• Prepare reconciliations for control accounts and interfaces.
• Assist with production and stock systems; resolve issues.
• Liaise with intercompany customers and suppliers to reconcile balances monthly.
• Study and complete exams for main accountancy bodies; pursue full membership.
• Provide cover and support to other departmental functions as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

SAP

Microsoft Office

Problem solving

Adaptable

Education

Finance degree

AAT/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Accountant
Snodland, Kent
Monday to Friday 8.30 am to 4.30 pm

KHR is working in collaboration with a leading global business focused on sustainability, continuous improvement and employee growth who are looking to hire an Assistant Accountant for circa 3 to 4 months.

As the Assistant Accountant, you will provide accounting support to the Financial Controller, play a key role in the monthly accounts process, and provide cover & support to other departmental functions.

Responsibilities of the Assistant Accountant will include, yet not be limited to:

• Budget and Forecasts: contribute to the annual budget, and monthly forecasting processes, providing information and managing input from other departments as required
• Assist with monitoring capital expenditure including cost tracking, cash flow forecast, variance analysis and project compliance
• Prepare reports and key performance indicators as required
• Prepare and input journals to the SAP GL, maintaining the audit trail for each transaction
• Prepare ad-hoc payments and ensure processed on time and approved in line with a chart of authority
• Prepare control account reconciliations and monthly reconciliation of interfaces including
• Production and stock systems; resolve any issues that arise
• Process non-stock invoices for items such as sundry income and group recharges
• Liaise with intercompany customers and suppliers to ensure that the intercompany balances reconcile each month-end
• Undertake study and complete exams for one of the main accountancy bodies.
• Subsequently, acquire sufficient knowledge and experience to apply for full membership
• Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Financial Controller

Candidate Profile

• Degree in Finance or Accounting (preferred)
• Part/Fully Qualified Accountant (AAT/ACCA/CIMA)
• Analytical skills and attention to detail
• SAP and Microsoft Office proficiency
• Proactive problem-solver with a hands-on approach
• Adaptable and committed to continuous improvement