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 an Assistant Accountant to join their busy finance team. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will play a vital role in supporting the 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.