Assistant Accountant
Location: Warwick
Salary: £33,000 - £36,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Our client, is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to broaden their experience within a dynamic and ambitious business.
The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Assistant Accountant will play a vital role in supporting the finance function, ensuring accurate transactional processing, reconciliations, and reporting. You will have the opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of finance tasks and contribute to the continuous improvement of processes across the business.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with month-end closing procedures, accruals, prepayments, and journals
Complete balance sheet reconciliations
Support and prepare management reports
Process purchase invoices and manage purchase orders
Raise sales invoices and manage credit control
Reconcile supplier, customer, and bank accounts across multiple entities
Prepare payment runs and ensure timely supplier payments
Produce aged receivables and payables reports
Assist with VAT returns, CIS submissions, and month-end reporting
Provide support on ad-hoc finance tasks as required
Skills & Experience
Proven experience in purchase ledger and finance administration
Strong IT skills with excellent Excel proficiency
Experience using Business Central (desirable but not essential)
High level of attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Proactive, adaptable, and a strong team player
Benefits & Package:
Competitive salary
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Company contributory pension scheme
Professional Development - Support with training, development, and career progression opportunities
Hybrid working options
Employee well being initiatives and access to support programmes
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