Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant
I am seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join my clients finance team, based in Nottingham, on a full-time, permanent contract.

The ideal candidate will assist in managing financial transactions, preparing financial reports, and maintaining accurate financial records. If you have a strong background in financial accounting and are proficient in accounting software, we would like to hear from you.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Accountant looking to further their career in the field of finance. If you meet the qualifications above and are ready to take on new challenges, we encourage you to apply for this position.

As an Assistant Accountant you will be responsible for working closely with the Management Accountant and Finance Controller on a wide range of projects and tasks to manage the finance function. The roles and responsibilities will change over time. This will suit an experienced individual or someone looking to develop their career.

About you:

* To be an efficient, and accurate Assistant Accountant with an attention to detail

* To have a thorough understanding of how the Accounting Function works

* Experience of working within an accounts department or in a stand-alone role

* Excellent organisation and time management skills, being able to prioritise your own workload and respond to competing priorities while supporting the team during busier periods

* The ability and motivation to work on your own initiative and operate with colleagues across multiple sites

* A positive and enthusiastic attitude with a willingness to take on new skills and adopt new approaches, developing both yourself and others around you

* A minimum of Intermediate level competency in Microsoft Excel

* Continuous improvement mindset

Experience & Qualifications:

* Experience of using Microsoft Dynamics GP

* Part or fully AAT qualified

* A degree in Accounting or Finance

* Proven experience working as an Assistant Accountant or in a similar role

* Proficiency in financial accounting principles and practices

* Strong knowledge of accounting software such as QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, and PeopleSoft

* Excellent numerical skills and attention to detail

* Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

* Good communication and interpersonal skills

Day to Day:

* Process Hourly paid payroll – SAGE 50 PAYROLL

* Be responsible for the fixed asset register and depreciation

* General ledger cashbook posting and bank reconciliation

* Assist Management Accountant with prepayments and accruals and balance sheet reconciliations

* Manage the warranty claim reconciliation

* Preparation of hourly paid payroll together with the related control account reconciliations

* Manage the expenses and credit card functions

* Provide support to purchase ledger clerk including dealing with queries on more problematic accounts and assisting in supplier statement reconciliations

* Provide occasional holiday cover for other team members including sales and purchase ledger

* Assist in implementation of New Business system

* Assist in implementing additional technology/system features across the finance function

* Provide support or lead on Ad hoc tasks and projects for the Management Accountant and Financial Controller