Assistant Accountant / Accountant

Hays; Tetford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established SME in Thetford is looking for an Assistant Accountant / Accountant to support the Finance Director in a newly created role. You will be involved in various accounting tasks such as monthly management account preparations, ledgers, and VAT returns. With a competitive salary of circa £35-40k plus benefits and study support options, it's an exciting opportunity for growth and development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Study Support Option

Career Development Opportunities

Generous Benefits

Qualifications

• Active AAT Level 4 / CIMA / ACCA studier or proven experience in similar role.
• Experience with accruals/prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Positive and adaptable approach preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supporting monthly management accounts preparation.
• Handling purchase and sales ledgers and bank reconciliations.
• Assisting with VAT returns and liaising with external auditors.

Skills

Management Accounts Preparation

Bank Reconciliations

VAT Returns

Education

AAT Level 4

CIMA

ACCA

Job description

Exclusive Assistant Accountant / Accountant role - Thetford - Circa £35-40k + benefits + study support option

Your new company
An established and growing SME with exciting plans for further expansion, my client is recruiting for the newly created role of Assistant Accountant / Accountant to join their team.
Your new role
This newly created role is ideal for someone who enjoys a varied position. Reporting to and supporting the Finance Director, you will be involved in a mixture of accounting tasks including:
- Supporting with monthly management accounts preparation
- Support with month-end and year-end close processes
- Responsibility for the purchase and sales ledgers
- Bank reconciliations
- Assist with VAT returns
- Liaise with external auditors, suppliers and stakeholders.
- Process review and improvement

What you'll need to succeed
Due to this being a newly created role, this could suit an active AAT Level 4 / CIMA / ACCA studier looking to develop further or an individual with proven experience in a similar role looking for a new challenge and change of environment. Experience of supporting with management accounts preparation, including accruals/prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations will be key. A positive and adaptable approach with experience of working in a small but growing business would be beneficial.

What you'll get in return
Flexible starting salary dependent on experience - Circa £35000 - £40000 + generous benefits
Study support option if you are currently studying or wish to commence
Career development opportunities
What you need to do now

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