Assistant accountant

Assistant Accountant Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire GBP28,000 - GBP32,000 per annum Permanent position A permanent opportunity for an experienced Assistant Accountant has arisen for a successful and highly regarded Environmental Services organisation in Stoke. About the company The Company takes great pride in its passion for honesty, and a collaborative, customer-focussed approach to their services. With a range of environmental services on offer, this business is committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and maintaining strong, long-lasting relationships. The Role: As an Assistant Accountant, you will be working closely with the Financial Controller and will be undertaking a range of responsibilities including: * Overseeing purchase ledger control, sales ledger, reconciliations, credit control, and expense processing, resolving payment issues. * Preparing and posting purchase invoices * Raising and checking sales invoices for discrepancies * Produce weekly / fortnightly payment runs for review * Preparing monthly and year-end financial reports and reconciliations including entry of sales data from trackers to Sage * Maintaining an effective and rigid structure to your day to day processes, and ensure all relevant personnel are following procedure correctly * Handling base accounting tasks, and maintaining fixed assets register, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations etc. * Assisting in producing monthly management reports with full P+L and balance sheet responsibilities * Ensuring month end cut off dates are adhered to and regional financial reports are closed off effectively * Getting verification and approval for all purchase invoices * Monitoring cash flow and working capital, performing bank reconciliations, and generating short-term cash flow forecasts. * Ensuring accuracy and timely submission of external regulatory financial information and returns (VAT, PAYE, Corporation Tax) * Preparing financial statements and maintaining general ledger entries. * Overseeing payroll processing and related tasks. * Ensuring compliance with accounting principles, regulations, and company policies. * Providing office/administrative support, ensuring the smooth running of the business. * Collaborating with directors and operations to promote financial best practices. Candidate Requirements: * The candidate will ideally be AAT qualified * Experience of CIS deductions and VAT recharges * Proficiency in accounting software including Sage and Microsoft Excel * Experience of working with trackers to pull and record data accurately * Have an eye for detail especially around reconciliations and processing tasks * Have a strong understanding of day to day accounts principles * Possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills * Be able to deliver a high level of accuracy and attention to detail * Have the ability to work independently and meet deadlines * Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills with both financial and non-financial colleagues and customers alike Information: * Salary of GBP28,000 to GBP32,000 per annum (depending on experience) * Permanent position (subject to successful completion of probationary period) * Based in the ST5 area of Stoke on Trent If you are a proactive and experienced Accountancy / Finance professional, looking for a new permanent position, and want to be part of a reputable company, we want to hear from you