Assistant Accountant

JAC Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is looking for an Assistant Accountant to handle various financial duties, including processing expense claims and supporting SAP systems. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting knowledge, experience with VAT compliance, and proficiency in MS Excel. Responsibilities will also include performing reconciliations and preparing bi-monthly VAT returns. This role requires excellent communication and organizational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• Experience with expense claims processing and purchase ledger management.
• Ability to prepare BACS runs and perform P&L analysis.
• Demonstrated success in managing various administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process expense claims and post expenses to the purchase ledger monthly.
• Prepare BACS runs twice monthly including collation, approval, and payment.
• Manage overseas accounts and bi-monthly VAT returns.

Skills

Strong knowledge of accounting principles

Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems

Proficiency in MS Excel and financial reporting

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Job description

Machinery Company Seeking Assistant Accountant – able to commute to the office daily

Key Responsibilities

Payment

• Process expense claims and post expenses to the purchase ledger on a monthly basis.
• Prepare BACS runs twice a month, including collation, approval, and payment execution.

Reporting

• Prepare entries and supporting schedules for fixed assets, prepayments, accruals, etc.
• Reconcile ledger accounts and assist with AR/AP control when required.
• Perform P&L analysis and provide commentary.
• Produce weekly and monthly cash flow reports and forecasts.
• Update monthly exchange rates in SAP.
• Liaise with external professionals via phone, email, and correspondence.

Administration

• Manage company cars (swaps, accidents, fuel cards, car hire, etc.).
• Perform other administrative tasks as required.

Overseas Branch

• Manage oversee accounts, bi–monthly VAT returns, and compliance requirements.
• Process payments and transfers, produce statements, and manage online banking information.
• Perform bank reconciliations.
• Prepare payroll, including new payee details and PAYE.

SAP Support

• Assist the Financial Controller in providing SAP support across the business.
• Create ad hoc reports as required.
• Act as point of contact between the business and SAP Partner.
• Support SAP add–on implementations.
• Serve as IT liaison between external IT providers and SAP Partners.

Other Duties

• Attend fortnightly ISO team meetings, if required.
• Provide ad hoc support to various business functions.
• Support the Managing Director when required.

Skills & Experience

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and VAT compliance.
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

We regret to inform applicants that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding