CMA is delighted to be partnering with a distribution business in Andover, Hampshire who are looking to appoint an Assistant Accountant. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this is an exceptional opportunity for a candidate who possesses a strong technical understanding of accounting and financial reporting and is now looking for a hands-on opportunity to take that next step into an Assistant Accountant role. An ambitious, proactive work ethos and a desire to learn is essential to the success of the role.
What will the Assistant Accountant role involve?
* Lead the ongoing development of the Purchase Order system to evolve it in line with business needs.
* Take ownership and responsibility for the Purchase Order system to ensure completeness and accuracy of the data within it, with full support of the Sales and Commercial teams.
* Using the PO system, undertake a monthly audit exercise, ensuring all recoveries have been captured.
* Assist the Commercial team in reconciling their month-end accounts and review any discrepancies.
* Take responsibility for the timely sign-off of brand and customer-specific invoices with full support of the Sales and Commercial teams ensuring that any cash flow impact is kept at a minimum.
* Ensure that brand and customer-specific invoices are fully supported, agreed, and correctly reported on the Purchase Order system, following through to settlement, with full support of the Sales and Commercial teams.
* Assist the Commercial Managers with supporting documentation for agreed monthly rebates due from the brands.
* Ensure all customer-specific invoices are fully accrued for with the support of the Sales and Commercial teams.
* Support the Sales and Commercial teams with any disputed invoices to ensure a timely resolution.
* Support the Sales and Commercial teams in the development of improved commercial analysis processes.
* Lead the development of Channel Profitability understanding across the business.
Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Accountant vacancy:
* Ideal candidate should have achieved, or be working towards, a recognised professional finance-based qualification.
* Showing a willingness for career progression opportunities within the business.
* Proficiency in statistical analysis.
* Proactive, focused, adaptable, and flexible.
Additional benefits and information for the role of Assistant Accountant:
* A flexible working environment tailored to your needs.
* Modern offices with parking and a friendly workplace culture.
* Clear progression opportunities and the chance to shape the future direction of the business.
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