Assistant Accountant

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time

25 days leave

Enhanced parental pay

Death in service

Modern offices

Study support

On-site parking

Job summary

Sewell Wallis Ltd in Nottingham is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a growing vehicle servicing business. You will work in a small finance team supporting management accounts, month-end processes and payroll.

Ideally you are AAT qualified or studying, with at least three years’ experience in an Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant role, and you will gain study support as you develop. The role offers a supportive environment, modern offices, study help, and opportunities to advance

Qualifications

• Ideally AAT qualified, although not essential.
• At least 3 years working in an Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant role
• Experience with payroll
• Experience with management accounts and month-end close
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics GP would be beneficial
• Experience with Commercial vehicle rental would be useful

Responsibilities

• Management Accounts & Month-End: complete general ledger and cashbook postings, perform bank reconciliations, manage intercompany transactions and support financial analysis.
• Stock & Expenses: maintain stock balance sheet accounts, manage expenses and credit card transactions, process financial entries.
• Payroll Support: assist with payroll and provide holiday cover when required.
• Accounts Payable: reconcile supplier statements and maintain the purchase ledger.
• Systems & Process Improvement: support Dynamics 365 Business Central implementations and process improvements.
• Ad hoc Projects & Team Support: holiday cover across the finance team and assist with finance projects.

Skills

Payroll experience

Month-end close

Intercompany accounting

Education

AAT qualification (or studying)

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Excel

Job description

Sewell Wallis are recruiting an Assistant Accountant for a growing vehicle servicing business near Nottingham.

You’ll be studying for or qualified with AAT and have experience working in a similar role, Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant, with an understanding of assisting with Management Accounts and month-end, alongside payroll understanding.

This role sits within a small social finance team of three; the company supports and promotes continued development, giving you the opportunity for study support if desired. This is a great opportunity for someone to step into a well-established and busy team.

What will you be doing?

• Management Accounts & Month-End: Complete general ledger and cashbook postings, perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations across multiple companies, manage intercompany transactions, and support financial analysis.
• Stock & Expenses: Maintain sales and chassis stock balance sheet accounts, manage expenses and credit card transactions, and process financial entries.
• Payroll Support: Assist with the existing payroll function and provide holiday cover when required.
• Accounts Payable: Work alongside purchase clerks to reconcile supplier statements, maintain an accurate purchase ledger, and process intercompany journals.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Support the implementation of new technologies and system enhancements, maximising the use of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to improve processes and efficiency.
• Ad Hoc Projects & Team Support: Provide holiday cover across the finance team, including Accounts Payable and Receivable, and assist the Management Accountant and Financial Controller with various finance projects.

What skills are we looking for?

• Ideally AAT qualified, although not essential.
• At least 3 years working in an Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant role
• Experience with payroll
• Experience with management accounts and month-end close
• Experience using Microsoft Dynamics GP would be beneficial
• Experience with Commercial vehicle rental would be useful

What's on offer?

• Full time hours, 36.25 per week
• 25 days of annual leave with bank holidays off
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
• Death in service
• Modern office space
• Study support
• Parking on site