Assistant Management Accountant

Michael Page; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a diligent Senior Accounts Assistant in Maidstone. The role involves supporting accounting operations, maintaining accurate records, and performing reconciliations. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development are offered, making it an ideal next step in your finance career.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role with proven success.
• Strong communication skills in financial information.
• Ability to work with technical and numerical data.

Responsibilities

• Conducting account reconciliations and VAT returns preparation.
• Preparing monthly management accounts and maintaining cashflow forecasts.
• Assisting with year-end accounts and audit processes.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a diligent and detail-oriented Senior Accounts Assistant to join a thriving organisation. This permanent role involves supporting accounting operations and ensuring accurate financial records are maintained

Client Details

This opportunity is with a well-established organisation. The company is known for its focus on operational excellence and commitment to delivering reliable services.

Description

Accounts Payable reconciliations to ensure that all supplier invoices are processed accurately and on a timely basis, whether generated through PO process or as standalone invoices.

· Account receivable reconciliations, and credit control activities to ensure timely receipt of all outstanding balances.

· Preparation of company VAT returns for the CFO to review.

· Undertaking multi-currency transactions and providing sound advice on cost saving initiatives around FX.

· Conducting financial analysis to suggest improvements to the company processes.

· Reconciling balance sheet accounts, control accounts, and inter-companies.

· Preparing monthly management accounts for the CFO to review.

· Maintain cashflow forecasting for the CFO to review.

· Assistance with the year-end accounts and audit processes.

· Assist the CFO in developing reports.

· Reconciling bank and card payments daily.

· Ensuring queries are dealt with in an effective and timely manner.

· Filing invoices and receipts.

· Monitoring various accounts inboxes.

Profile

A successful Senior Accounts Assistant should have:

Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate financial information clearly.Worked in a similar role with responsibilities, proven success.

· Effective verbal and written communication skills.

· Demonstrable ability for working with technical and numerical data.

· Experience of Microsoft Excel.

• · Strong time management skills, accurate and well organised, with an attention to detail

Job Offer

• A competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.
• A supportive working environment focused on collaboration and performance.

If you are ready to take the next step in your accounting and finance career, apply now to become a key member of the team.