Assistant accountant

Overview The Role: We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our Management Accounts team in Milton Keynes. This role would suit someone who has completed AAT while working in a transactional role and is now looking to progress their career and move on to ACCA/CIMA. Responsibilities Take the lead on the Fixed Asset audit (this role will involve regular travel across the UK) Take ownership of the Fixed Asset register, including historical clean up, additions, disposals, and depreciation Assisting with general month end including journals, accruals, prepayments Reconciling the credit card statements Intercompany postings Managing the payment approvals for the bank and adhoc/Ebay requests Balance sheet reconciliations Any other tasks within a similar remit Qualifications AAT qualified with a desire to progress to ACCA/CIMA. Previous experience in a finance function with an understanding of general bookkeeping. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills. Ability to work effectively within a team. Ability to be accountable and to work on own initiative. Able to effectively communicate with various stakeholders, from SLT to workshop floor. Proficient Excel skills