Assistant Accountant

Northamber PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established IT distribution company is looking for a finance professional to join their team in Chessington, UK. This role involves maintaining accurate accounting records, assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts, and performing reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent numeracy skills, and proficiency in Excel. This is a great opportunity to contribute to day-to-day financial operations within a cohesive team environment.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• Highly numerate.
• Strong team player with good communication skills.
• Strong Excel knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate accounting records.
• Assist with monthly Management Accounts preparation.
• Perform Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
• Handle bank and intercompany reconciliations.
• Support cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare VAT returns and statutory submissions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Team player

Communication skills

Excel knowledge

Ability to identify improvement opportunities

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