Alexander Daniels are recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join a successful business in Stoke-on-Trent. This is a fasntastic opportunity to join great finance on a short term basis. This role is on a Fixed term basis for 2-3 months and will require an immediate start. Oversee the preparation of monthly management accounts, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements. Processing accruals, prepayments, depreciation and monthly & year end journals Maintaining sales and purchase ledgers, including postings and account reconciliations Reporting on debtors and creditors and delivering and dealing with invoice queries/disputes Completing Balance sheet, Control Accounts, Bank & Company Credit Cards reconciliations on monthly basis Management of fixed asset register. Processing of credit card statements and employee expenses. Reviewing & Submitting VAT and annual returns, reconciling to the accounting system Experience with Accounts Payable and Month End Essential requirements: Studying a professional qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) Excellent Excel skills Previous experience in a similar role (1-2 years)