Assistant Accountant

Investigo; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an interim Assistant Accountant for a 3 to 6 month contract in Weybridge, UK. The role involves managing accounts payable processes, cash management, and account reconciliations. Candidates must be AAT qualified and proficient in Excel, with a focus on attention to detail and time management. The position offers a day rate of £200 - £225 and is largely on-site with flexibility.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or equivalent required.
• Proficiency in Excel is essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy is needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable process for assigned entities.
• Handle day-to-day management of bank accounts.
• Perform weekly cash forecasting and monitoring.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Education

AAT qualified or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Investigo are delighted to be partnering with an excellent organisation based in Weybridge, Surrey, who are currently looking to recruit an interim Assistant Accountant to join them for a period of 3 - 6 months due to an internal promotion.

The Assistant Accountant provides a key role in the Finance team and would be responsible for performing day-to-day finance operations for assigned entities, including the accounts payable process, cash management and account reconciliations.

Responsibilities

Further key responsibilities of this Assistant Accountant role will include:

• End-to-end management of the accounts payable process for assigned legal entities, ensuring accurate and timely recording of financial transactions
• Day-to-day management of legal entity bank accounts and accurate processing of payments and employee expenses
• Accurate journal data entry, including assets, liabilities and expenses, verifying and maintaining proper documentation
• Weekly cash forecasting and monitoring
• Maintenance of balance sheet accounts, preparing reconciliations and addressing any issues, ensuring management accounts are accurate
• Providing information and support to other internal departments and external auditors as the need arises

Requirements

• AAT qualified or equivalent
• Proficiency in Excel and preferably, SAP
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective time management and record-keeping skills, and ability to multi-task to meet financial deadlines
• Ability to apply problem-solving skills to identify and correct accounting discrepancies

This role is being offered initially on an interim basis for 3 - 6 months with a day rate or circa £200 - £225 a day. The role would be based predominantly on site in Weybridge with flexibility where required.

Our client is looking to interview and secure the right person quickly so please get in contact for further information.