Job Description
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT required.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Accountant, reporting to the Finance Director. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and the ability to work efficiently and think for themselves within a small finance team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Posting cash receipts / payments to ledgers.
- Reconciling all bank accounts (daily) and some nominal accounts (monthly), including calculating and posting the prepayment and depreciation journals.
- Authorising invoices on Sage and collating stock invoices ready for payment by the due date.
- Preparing the weekly payroll.
- Assisting in the preparation of VAT returns.
- Assisting in the preparation of year-end accounts.
- Assisting the wider team with financial queries and general office duties.
Requirements:
- Previous experience in an accounts environment.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes.
- Strong time management skills and ability to work to deadlines.
- Proficiency in accounting software (ie Sage) and Microsoft Applications.
In return, we offer:
- Competitive salary.
- Company pension (after qualifying period).
- Office based – 35 hrs.
Please apply with covering letter, CV and salary expectations to james@staystrip.co.uk