Assistant accountant

A brilliant opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join a growing business based on the outskirts of York. A salary of up to GBP35,000 is on offer alongside 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), and some working from home options. As Assistant Accountant, you will report into the Financial Controller and provide support to the accounts function of the business. Key responsibilities of the Assistant Accountant will include: Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts. Preparation of balance sheet reconciliation. Preparation and posting of monthly journals to the accounting system. Ensure good internal controls by reviewing current processes and recommending improvements. Ensure that the ledgers are kept in good order and any discrepancies on accounts are investigated. Ensure adherence to end-of-month deadlines. Assisting with VAT returns. Assist with rolling cash forecasting . Provide holiday cover for the Purchase Ledger Assistant with some processing of purchase invoices, supplier payment runs, card payments and bank reconciliations. Management and maintenance of the customer ledger including credit control. Ad hoc tasks as directed by Financial Controller, to assist in the general running of the department.We are keen to speak with individuals who have previous experience in a similar position, you may be an Assistant Accountant, Assistant Management Accountant or Trainee Management Accountant looking for a new opportunity, or a Finance Officer, Finance Administrator, Accounts Administrator or Accounts Assistant looking to progress. To be successful in this Assistant Accountant opportunity, you will ideally: Hold an accountancy qualification such as your AAT/ACCA/ACA/CIMA or have equivalent experience. Have proven, relevant experience of working within a Finance Team, looking after the day-to-day finances of an organisation. Possess good IT skills especially Excel and accountancy software knowledge, such as Sage, Xero or Quickbooks Experience gained within an SME or owner-managed business would be advantageous but is not essential.Based on the outskirts of York, this role is commutable from York, Dunnington, Sherriff Hutton, Elvington, Stamford Bridge, Flaxton, Malton and surrounding areas. If you are interested in this Assistant Accountant position, please apply now or get in touch to have a confidential conversation today