Assistant Accountant
Location: Milton Keynes, UKCompany: UK subsidiary of a global manufacturing and wholesale business
About the Role:
We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our clients team in Milton Keynes. This role involves managing accounts payable transactions, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting various accounting functions to ensure smooth financial operations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Reconcile accounts payable transactions and resolve discrepancies promptly.
2. Ensure accurate process and system information flow, liaising with shared services, IT, and other providers.
3. Manage the Fixed Assets register and coordinate with the CFO on assets.
4. Conduct training sessions for new joiners on our finance system and act as a single point of contact for invoicing, purchase requests, and accounts payable queries.
5. Oversee the Intercompany process, reconciling variances, approving invoices, and posting accruals.
6. Fulfill legal reporting requirements to avoid fines and protect the brand's reputation.
7. Assist in decisions regarding liquidity, currency risks, and financial feasibility.
8. Prepare monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations, query variances, and collate commentary for management approval.
9. Ensure internal control processes meet audit and complian...