Assistant Accountant

SF Recruitment; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Ilkeston is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a full-time permanent position. The ideal candidate will assist with management accounts preparations and must possess strong attention to detail and good Excel skills. This role offers a salary up to £30,000, study support, and various benefits including holiday allowances and retail discounts.

Benefits

31 days holiday per year

Study support

Discounted days out

Retail discounts

Fully funded qualifications

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension Scheme contributions

Referral payments

Family discounts on products/services

Qualifications

• Experience in assisting with preparing Management Accounts.

Responsibilities

• Review and code purchase invoices for Accountant's approval.
• Prepare and post accruals.
• Prepare monthly expense reimbursements.
• Prepare final bank reconciliations.
• Assist Accountant with monthly accounts preparation.

Skills

Good attention to detail

Good Excel skills

Team player

Education

Studying AAT or equivalent

Job description

Overview

SF are excited to be partnered exclusively with a business based in Ilkeston who are looking for an Assistant Accountant on a full time, permanent basis. This is a great company to work for that offer development and great benefits.

• Location: Ilkeston (fully office based)
• Salary: up to £30,000
• Hours: 8am - 4pm or 9am - 5pm
• Study support
• 31 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays) that will increase with length of service
• Additional benefits: Recommend a Friend Scheme, discounted days out, retail discounts, fully funded qualifications, Salary Finance, 24 hour Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders, Pension Scheme contributions, referral payments, and family discounts on products/services

Responsibilities

• Review and code purchase invoices for Accountant's approval, challenging any unexpected expenses with Group Management
• Prepare and post accruals
• Prepare monthly expense reimbursements
• Prepare final bank reconciliations
• Assist Accountant with full monthly accounts preparation to arrive at a final monthly profit figure
• Oversee transactional activity
• Ensure payments are made by customers within agreed terms, maintaining fair relationships for ongoing profitability
• Express views/decisions regarding risk accounts and handle arising queries
• Offer support to Group Accountant as required

Requirements

• Experience in assisting with preparing Management Accounts
• Ideally studying AAT or equivalent (Masters etc)
• Good attention to detail
• Good Excel skills
• Team player