Assistant Accountant

Northamber PLC; Ewell; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Northamber PLC, a long-established IT distribution company based in Chessington, Surrey, invites applications for a key finance role reporting to the Financial Controller. You will support the production and maintenance of accurate accounting records within a sound control environment and assist with monthly management accounts.

You will perform balance sheet reconciliations, bank and intercompany reconciliations, and month-end journals, contributing to timely VAT returns and statutory

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining accurate accounting records.
• Assist with consolidated monthly management accounts.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare VAT returns and statutory submissions.

Responsibilities

• Produce and maintain accurate accounting records within a sound control environment.
• Assist Financial Controller with consolidated monthly management accounts.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Conduct bank reconciliations and intercompany reconciliations.
• Post month-end journals.
• Support cash flow forecasts and management reporting.
• Assist with VAT returns and statutory submissions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerate

Team player

Communication

Relationship skills

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Excel

Job description

Opportunity to join a long established IT distribution company based in Chessington, Surrey in a key role reporting into the Financial Controller.

Main Responsibilities

• Core supporting responsibilities in the production and maintenance of accurate accounting records within a sound control environment.
• Assisting the Financial Controller with preparation of consolidated monthly Management Accounts
• Performing monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Bank reconciliations
• Intercompany reconciliation
• Month end journal postings
• Day-to-day financial operations required to maintain the integrity and accuracy of the company s financial records (e.g. confirm accuracy of daily reports and data uploads)
• Provision of daily key information and assistance with cash flow forecasts to management
• Month end close activities (e.g. accruals and journals)
• Assistance with preparation and filing of VAT return and other statutory submissions
• Any other duties that may from time to time be required by the management of the company

Experience & Competencies Desirable

• Strong attention to detail
• Highly numerate
• Strong team player with good communication and relationship skills
• Strong Excel knowledge
• Experience of working in a fast-moving environment
• Ability to identify improvement opportunities and recommend change