Assistant Accountant

Job Purpose As part of the Finance team, you will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of management accounts, managing financial records, performing reconciliations and supporting the month-end processes. The Assistant Accountant will be developed with a view to assuming future management responsibility of the Finance Team. Key Responsibilities * Posting of monthly journals e.g. Payroll, Depreciation, Prepayments, Accruals & any other adjustments required. * Responsible for the Fixed Asset Register & Schedules. * Assist in the production of the Management Accounts for review by the Financial Controller * Complete all Balance Sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis. * Assist in the preparation of the monthly Profit & Loss Schedules. * Maintain intercompany transactions with an associated company * Maintain the supplier approval matrix in our purchase ledger system * Authorise payment runs on HSBC * Reporting on National Statistics as & when required * Assist in finalising the Year End accounts. * Prepare P11d & PSA information for submission * Provide Accounts Payable cover when required * Any ad hoc duties required by the Financial Controller Requirements * Previous experience working in a similar account’s role * Ability to manage people as this will be part of the progression of this role * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel * Employee discount * Free parking * Company pension * Casual dress * Company events