Assistant Accountant
Permanent
Bridgewater, Somerset.
Up to £30,000
Working Hours: 08:00 – 17:00, Office Based
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are currently supporting an established retail business based in Bridgwater who are currently seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the purchase ledger function and providing support to the wider finance team.
Main Responsibilities of the Assistant Accountant:
Processing, posting and reconciling invoices for payment
Completing daily bank reconciliations
Managing day-to-day transactions
Resolving invoice queries and liaising with suppliers and customers
Setting up and maintaining new customer and supplier accounts
Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records on the ledgers and rectifying discrepancies
Processing business expenses and ensuring compliance with company policies
Reconciling supplier statements and preparing monthly payment runs
Supplier & Customer ledger management
Credit control
Handling accruals and prepayments
Credit card reconciliations
Assisting with month-end procedures and providing support to the wider finance team as required.
Experience and Skills required
Previous experience in a similar Purchase Ledger role
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders
Excellent attention to detail, investigate and solve queries, whilst having the ability to work accurately under pressure
Good organisational and time management skills
Proficient in Date entry, using Microsoft Excel and other finance systems
Qualifications:
AAT Level 2 or equivalent qualification in finance or accounting
Closing date is 27.03.2025
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