Assistant Accountant
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| Job Type | Temporary / Contract |
| Location | Uckfield |
| Area | West Sussex, UK |
| Sector | Accounting & Finance |
| Salary | £25K - £30K DOE plus excellent company benefits |
| Start Date | |
| Advertiser | Nicola Francis |
| Telephone | 01342 325316 |
| Job Ref | NF12225 |
- Description
- Lloyd Recruitment Services are pleased to be working with a reputable business on the outskirts of Uckfield who are currently in search of an Assistant Accountant to join their team on a temporary basis.
Overall job purpose
To assist the Financial Controller in:
Balance sheet control, review and reconciliations
Overhead and expense review and analysis
VAT / Taxation
Inventory, Fixed Assets, Pre Payments, Accruals
Staff Expenses and Credit Cards
Support the accounts payable team, taking responsibility for some supplier accounts and invoice processing
Key responsibilities
Complete and review monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring all codes contain only current and relevant balances
Assist with quarterly VAT reporting, ensuring compliance with all local HMRC legislation.
Assist with the production of monthly management accounts, including the processing of G/L journals, prepayments, accruals and fixed assets
Support the reconciliation and reporting of Inventory for the business
Assist with the annual audit and tax reporting, liaising with external consultants and providing appropriate supporting backup
Ensure all employee expenses are properly analysed and paid to staff including the processing of credit card transactions
Play an active role in sales/purchase ledger where appropriate
Ensure a robust internal control environment, highlighting any control weaknesses and implementing processes that both improve efficiency and increase transparency
Adhere to all internal policies and procedures, as well as local regulatory requirements
Essential requirements
Progressing through accountancy qualification ACCA, CIMA or AAT
Advanced Microsoft Excel
Strong all round IT skills
Good attention to detail, analytical and numerate
A flexible approach to working with strong communication skills
Ability to work independently as well a part of a wider team, with a willingness to help in all areas as required
ERP System experience
Desirable
Knowledge on ERP software Microsoft Dynamics or AX12
What’s in it for you?
Salary of £25K - £30K DOE
Hours of 8:30 – 5pm Mon – Thurs and 8:30 – 3:45pm on a Friday
25 days holidays + Bank Holidays
Free onsite parking
Company pension
Employee benefits – shopping and gym discounts, etc
Due to the high volume of applications, Lloyd Recruitment Services can only contact shortlisted candidates
