Assistant Accountant (50% Accounts Payable and remainder support on management accounts / cashflow)

Are you working in AP and looking to develop broader experience in management accounts? This role could be an excellent bridging role giving you exposure to both.

We are looking for a candidate currently working in AP and perhaps has some very foundational knowledge of how a P&L and balance sheet works, but out client doesn't need someone already working in management accounts. Just some initial grounding/awareness of how a P&L/balance sheet works would be of interest.

SRM are recruiting for an Assistant Accountant will take ownership of the Accounts Payable function whilst also assisting in internal and external financial reporting across the group. The voumne of invoices p/m is circa 200 so its not as high volume as some businesses.

***This role is office based, minimum of 4 days p/w in the office***

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable & Banking

• Invoice Management
• Monitor the Invoice Payable inbox, ensuring all invoices are correctly processed in Xero.
• Liaise with suppliers and consultants to address queries and ensure efficient processing of invoices.

Payment Processing

• Prepare bi-weekly payment runs, ensuring timely payments across multiple entities.
• Obtain necessary internal approvals and set up payments accordingly.

Bank Reconciliation & Cash Flow

• Perform bank reconciliations across all company entities.
• Monitor cash flows to ensure su??icient liquidity for operational needs.

Financial Reporting & Management Accounts

• Assist in the preparation of quarterly management accounts and year end statutory accounts, across the group.
• Support the VAT return process, ensuring accurate data submission.
• Assist in monitoring budgets, analysing variances against forecasts.
• Contribute to project cash flow management, updating monthly cash flows.
• Reconciling intercompany transactions across multiple entities.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential:

• 1-2 years of experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Proficiency in Xero (or other cloud-based accounting software) and Microsoft
• Excel
• Understanding of Accounts Payable, bank reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced
• environment.
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with internal teams and external
• vendors.

Desirable:

• Working towards a qualification ACCA / CIMA
• Experience in the real estate, property, or investment management sector.
• Familiarity with Dext, Moss, or other finance automation tools