Assistant Accountant

Gap Personnel; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant in Holywell. The role involves managing accounts up to trial balance, conducting balance sheet reconciliations, and ensuring accurate financial records. Ideal candidates will have strong analytical skills and experience with ERP systems. The position offers a salary of £35k per annum and attractive holiday benefits.

Benefits

21 days holiday (increasing to 25 with service)

Qualifications

• Proven experience in taking accounts to Trial Balance.
• Strong understanding of financial management principles.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accounts up to and including the trial balance.
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage the monthly prepayments and accruals process.

Skills

Taking accounts to Trial Balance

Financial management principles

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Assistant Accountant

35k per annum

Monday – Thursday 8:15am–5pm & Friday 8:15am1pm

Immediate start available

Holywell

Our client based in the Holywell area is currently looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis supporting in all areas. You will be responsible for accounts up to and including the trial balance, performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations, managing the monthly prepayments and accruals process and maintaining and updating the fixed asset register.

Performance Objectives

• To aid decision making by senior management.
• To help with daily management.
• Maintain accuracy of management information.
• To develop a greater understanding of product costing.

Person Specification

• Proven experience in taking accounts to Trial Balance.
• Strong understanding of financial management principles and practices.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical skills.
• SME experience would be ideal – an ability to work collaboratively within a team environment while also being self–motivated.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, are necessary for liaising with, challenging and supporting various stakeholders.
• Knowledge and experience of ERP systems with an aptitude for IT as the Company embarks on a new ERP implementation.
• Degree or equivalent experience: Part qualified (formal or by experience).
• Excellent communication skills.

Benefits

• Holidays: 21 days holiday per annum (increasing to 25 with service)

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