Assistant Accountant

• Annual Salary: £28-30k
• Location: Ponteland
• Job Type: Full-time

Join my client, a leader in the design, development, and manufacturing within their industry. As an Assistant Accountant you will play a crucial role in documenting and reconciling financial transactions, supporting the financial operations and growth of the company.

• Responsible for financial transactional processing including supplier invoice input, reconciliation journals, supplier relationship management, and credit control.
• Ensure financial transactions are carried out efficiently and in compliance with group financial policies.
• Perform three-way matching of PO/GRN/Invoices and resolve any issues identified.
• Input supplier invoices daily, reconcile statements, and manage credit notes in line with supplier and internal expectations.
• Manage payments, ensuring timely review and clearance of unallocated payments.
• Monitor supplier/customer accounts, highlighting due dates and payment profiles.
• Manage Days Payables Outstanding (DPO) within forecasted cash balances and resolve invoicing queries with relevant departments and suppliers.
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts including P&L and Balance Sheet, handling prepayments, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Maintain and report on GL historical data to support strategic decision-making.
• Perform reconciliations, including investigation and resolution of variances.
• Update spreadsheets daily, manage cashflows and banking transactions.
• Provide data support for forecasts, quarterly business reviews, medium-term plans, and budgets.

• AAT Technician level 4 minimum, ideally part/newly qualified in a finance-related/recognised accounting qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a finance function, preferably within an SME.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365/D365 and Excel spreadsheets.
• Strong decision-making skills within defined procedures, high attention to detail, and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills, highly organised, and capable of multitasking.
• Experienced in reconciliations and accounts maintenance.
• Familiarity with various Finance and ERP systems.

To apply for the Assistant Accountant position, please submit your CV.