Assistant Accountant

Airflow Developments Ltd; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Salary £32,000 - £35,000

Job summary

Airflow Developments Ltd is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join the finance team at Head Office in High Wycombe. The role involves a wide range of accounting tasks, supervising the team of finance assistants and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.

Key responsibilities include accounts receivable and payable supervision, bank reconciliations, month-end processes and audit preparation. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience and a part-qualified accounting background.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts receivable and credit control.
• Supervisory experience within a finance team.
• Part-qualified or studying accounting with understanding of double-entry accounting.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Accounts Receivable ledger and ensure accuracy.
• Manage overdue accounts per policy and monitor credit limits.
• Supervise Purchase Ledger and Expenses payments for accurate invoicing.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Credit control

Supervisory experience

Double entry accounting

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Part-qualified accounting

Tools

SAP B1

Prospect CRM

Job description

Assistant Accountant required to join the finance team. They will be required to perform a

wide range of accounting tasks, manage daily accounting operations and supervise the team

of finance assistants.Reviewing work for accuracy and ensuring compliance with financial

regulations.

Location and Hours

• Head Office, Aidelle House, Cressex Business Park, High Wycombe
• Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Supervise Accounts Receivable ledger, consisting of hundreds of accounts totalling around £2m.
• Managing overdue accounts in line with Company policy.
• Ensure customer accounts are kept within agreed credit limits.
• Credit checking and opening new customer accounts.
• Supervise Purchase Ledger and Expenses payments to ensure accurate invoice processing.
• Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Managing administrative tasks and updating procedural documents.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls.
• Assist with month-end, quarterly & year-end processes
• Assist with budget preparation processes
• Assist with audit preparation and respond to auditor queries
• Assist with Payroll processes
• Experienced with a minimum of 5years working experience.
• Part-qualified accounting background with a good understanding of accounting double entry & accounting principles.QBE acceptable.
• Proven experience in a supervisory role.
• Strong IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft office.Airflow uses SAP B1 and Prospect CRM software. These packages are an integral part of the company’s systems and procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent team player and able to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
• High level of accuracy, problem solver and analytical thinker.
• Confident in liaising with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• Keen to join a fast-growing, forward-looking company and develop a career.

Personal Attributes

• Conscientious and hardworking individual, with a positive attitude.
• Confident and reliable.
• Willingness to learn and quickly adapts to changes.

Summary of benefits

• Salary £32,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave plus (bank holidays)