Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Location:Folkestone
Job Type: Full time/permanent (Monday to Friday)
Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Reports to: Finance Manager
We are delighted to be working with a highly successful, multi award winning organisation that has been trading for over 100 years, they are looking to appoint a Assistant Accountant to join their busy finance team. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager you will play a vital role in supporting Directors and the team to ensure the smooth running of the finance function within the business.
Duties include:
* Assist in preparing management accounts to track and analyse the financial performance.
* Manage the sales ledger, handling invoicing, and ensuring timely and accurate recording of sales transactions.
* Oversee the purchase ledger, including posting supplier invoices and ensuring that payments are processed accurately and on time.
* Contribute to stock reporting, providing critical data and insights to support inventory management and decision-making.
* Support the finance team in the month-end close process, including reconciliations and preparing financial reports.
Skills/experience required:
* 2 + Years' experience working in a finance role
* AAT or ACCA/CIMA studlier looking to qualify within the next 2 years; desirable but not essential.
* Strong understanding of accounting practices.
* Excellent numerical and analytical skills
* Be highly organised and able to work to deadlines effectively.