Job Description You will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of monthly accounts, reporting and analysis working to a detailed timetable. This is a full time, 12 month fixed term contract working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, offering a competitive salary and package and the opportunity to work with a forward thinking market leader. Key Duties of an Assistant Accountant: Assist with preparation of journals, accruals and prepayments Reconciliation of various P&L costs on a monthly basis and compare estimate with amount charged to accounts Assist with monthly reconciliation of balance sheet headings Review of Goods Received not invoiced accrual and review of parked invoices for accrual Completion of regular weekly and monthly management reports for the central group cost centres Complete various ad-hoc reporting and analysis for the business as required Raise purchase requisitions for some central cost centres Act as the purchasing champion for group, bridging between the AP team and the group purchasing stakeholders to ensure that best practice is in place and being followed Support the forecast and budget process for central cost centres Undertake headcount analysis for the group cost centres Prepare a backup for sales invoicing and group recharges as necessary