Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant
Full Time & Office Based
6+ Month Temporary Contract
Calne
Up to c.£40,000

Are you an experienced accounting professional who is immediately available or on a short notice period?
Do you enjoy the variety of both accounting and other office duties?
Do you have previous experience with SAP (or at least Sage)?
Interested in joining a dynamic business on a 6+ month fixed term contract?

If you have answered "Yes" to all of the above, then I would love to hear from you!

Our client is a well established business and they are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant on a contract basis. The role is broad and covers several functions which includes the processing of financial transactions, month-end reporting, payroll administration and import/export activities.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Accounting

Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
Support the production of monthly Profit & Loss (P&L) statements.
Review, reconcile and amend financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Month-end and year-end financial reporting processes.
Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
Process journal entries, accruals, prepayments and account reconciliations as required.
Monitor and manage debtor accounts including credit control and collection activities.
Manage logistics-related financial accounts and cost tracking.
Prepare and upload banking transactions and payment files.
Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.Payroll & Expenses

Process monthly payroll data and liaise with payroll providers where applicable.
Administer employee expense claims and ensure compliance with company policies.
Verify payroll and expense submissions for accuracy and completeness.
Maintain payroll records and support payroll reporting requirements.Import & Export Administration

Support import and export documentation processes.
Maintain records relating to international shipments, customs documentation and associated costs.Reporting & Data Analysis

Produce daily sales reports and circulate key performance information to management.
Generate regular financial and operational performance reports.
Analyse sales, margins and cost data to support business decision-making.
Assist in the preparation of ad-hoc reports requested by management.HR & General Administration

Provide administrative support to the HR function including maintaining employee records.
Assist with onboarding and general HR administration activities.
Undertake general office and administrative duties as required. Skills & Experience

Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant, Finance Administrator or similar finance role.
Experience with SAP and/or Sage.
Experience processing payroll and employee expenses.
Understanding of import/export administration (desirable).
Exposure to HR administration processes (desirable).
AAT qualified or studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (desirable)
Competent user of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
Highly organised and methodical approach to work.
Effective communicator with the ability to work across multiple departments.
Proactive attitude with a willingness to support a wide range of business activities.
Thanks for your application! Successful candidates will be contacted within 7 working days of their applications.
Should you not hear from us within this time, please assume that your application was unsuccessful on this occasion
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed