Job Overview
Assistant Accountant required to join the finance team. They will be required to perform a wide range of accounting tasks, manage daily accounting operations and supervise the team of finance assistants. Reviewing work for accuracy and ensuring compliance with financial regulations.
Duties
- Supervise Accounts Receivable ledger, consisting of hundreds of accounts totalling around £2m.
- Managing overdue accounts in line with Company policy.
- Ensure customer accounts are kept within agreed credit limits.
- Credit checking and opening new customer accounts.
- Supervise Purchase Ledger and Expenses payments to ensure accurate invoice processing.
- Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Managing administrative tasks and updating procedural documents.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls.
- Assist with month-end, quarterly & year-end processes
- Assist with budget preparation processes
- Assist with audit preparation and respond to auditor queries
- Assist with Payroll processes
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise Accounts Receivable ledger, consisting of hundreds of accounts totalling around £2m.
- Managing overdue accounts in line with Company policy.
- Ensure customer accounts are kept within agreed credit limits.
- Credit checking and opening new customer accounts.
- Supervise Purchase Ledger and Expenses payments to ensure accurate invoice processing.
- Perform bank reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Managing administrative tasks and updating procedural documents.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and internal controls.
- Assist with month-end, quarterly & year-end processes
- Assist with budget preparation processes
- Assist with audit preparation and respond to auditor queries
- Assist with Payroll processes
Key Competencies
- Experienced with a minimum of 5years working experience.
- Part-qualified accounting background with a good understanding of accounting double entry & accounting principles. QBE acceptable.
- Proven experience in a supervisory role.
- Strong IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft office. Airflow uses SAP B1 and Prospect CRM software. These packages are an integral part of the company’s systems and procedures.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent team player and able to work under pressure and to strict deadlines.
- High level of accuracy, problem solver and analytical thinker.
- Confident in liaising with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
- Keen to join a fast-growing, forward-looking company and develop a career.
Personal Attributes
- Conscientious and hardworking individual, with a positive attitude.
- Confident and reliable.
- Willingness to learn and quickly adapts to changes.
Key Relationships
Internal
- Departmental colleagues, External & Internal Sales, Customer Services, Purchasing and Operations/Distribution.
External
- Develop relationships with Key Account customers, suppliers and Credit Reference Agencies.
Summary of Benefits
- Salary £32,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
- Up to 10% of salary - bonus & KPI’s
- 25 days annual leave
- Company Pension Scheme
- Private Healthcare
- Life Assurance
Location and Hours
Head Office, Aidelle House, Cressex Business Park, High Wycombe
Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
Pay: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Accounting: 5 years (required)
Work Location: In person
