Assistant Accountant / Mid Sussex / Finance / Accountancy
Client Details
A growing Mid Sussex organisation are looking to recruit a full time permanent Assistant Accountant.
Description
As Assistant Accountant, you will be responsible for:
* Preparation and production of month-end journals including accruals and prepayments for management accounts for review by Management Accountant.
* Preparing accurate balance sheet control account reconciliations for the management accounts to a year-end standard, ensuring full explanation for balances and appropriate backup.
* Responsible for maintaining fixed asset register and monthly depreciation.
* Responsible for Expenses.
* Monthly reconciliation of costs and ensuring receipts are submitted for audit purposes and to ensure correct allocation of costs in multiple currencies.
* Responsible for posting and reconciliation of sales invoicing to detailed sales reports.
* Responsible for credit control on all sales ledger balances and resolving any queries promptly to ensure cash flow is maintained.
* Ensure Aged Debtors report balances to the Nominal Control Account in the Balance Sheet, and that all transactions are allocated and posted in the correct period.
* Responsible for checking and posting of currency purchase invoicing.
* Working with the Management Accountant to ensure that the monthly stock and cost of sales position is accurately reflected in the Management Accounts.
* Posting weekly currency payments on access to ensure Currency Bank Accounts reconcile with foreign exchange drawdowns.
* Monthly Bank Reconciliations for GBP and foreign currency bank accounts.
Profile
* Ability to work under pressure ensuring work is completed promptly to a very high standard.
* Able to perform a hands-on, transactional role within both sales and purchase ledgers.
* An organised and methodical approach with attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
* Analytical and logical problem-solving skills, with strong numerical abilities.
* Ability to communicate and liaise with staff at all levels within a business.
* Strong knowledge of Excel and Word is essential, including VLOOKUPS and pivot tables.
* Experience in a similar role or relevant qualification is also desirable.
* A Finance related degree background and/or an interest in undertaking an Accountancy qualification would be desirable but not essential (e.g. AAT or early studies of CIMA/ACCA)
Job Offer
£28-32,000