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Accounts Assistant

Posted: 08/11/24
Recruiter:Compass Point Recruitment
Reference:2846904952
Type:Permanent
Salary:£33,000 Annual
Location:Newmarket, Suffolk
Description: Position: Accounting Assistant
Location: Newmarket Free Parking
Hours: Full-Time

A newly created role within the management team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional who's looking to develop their career within an exciting and supportive environment.

This is a development-focused role, ideal for a part-qualified accountant eager to gain hands-on experience in a variety of accounting functions.

  • Preparation of Accounts: Preparing accounts to trial balance stage and beyond. Reconciling all Nominal Ledger Control Accounts, and preparing Accruals and Prepayments.
  • Purchase Ledger: Full management of the purchase ledger, from invoice coding and authorisation to posting and payment.
  • Cash Book: Maintaining the Cash Book, performing regular bank reconciliations, etc.
  • Sales Ledger: Managing Debtors Control Reconciliations, overseeing the automated warning letter system, and handling credit control.
  • VAT Returns: Managing VAT and EC Sales Returns.
  • Representative Expenses: Processing and analysing monthly reports, including Barclay card reconciliations.
  • Royalties & Commissions: Handling monthly processing and analysis of royalty payments and agent commissions.
  • Fixed Assets & Depreciation: Managing asset registers and calculating monthly depreciation charges.
  • Stock Valuations: Preparing regular stock valuations and maintaining stock control accounts.
  • Spreadsheet Management: Maintaining various spreadsheet controls essential for accounting processes.

Qualifications:
  • Part-qualified accountant or qualified AAT/ACCA/CIMA
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles with the ability to prepare accounts to trial balance stage and beyond.
  • IT Skills: Proficiency in relevant accounting software and spreadsheet management.

Personal Qualities

  • Enthusiastic & Self-Motivated: Driven and passionate about taking on new responsibilities.
  • Accurate & Reliable: You have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy.
  • Interpersonal Skills: A team player who communicates effectively and is willing to step in and help where needed.
  • Adaptable & Multitasking: Able to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Benefits: Profit-Related Bonus Scheme, Contributory Pension, Part-Funded Medical Cover, Life Insurance, Sick Pay

If you're ready to advance your career and take on a varied and rewarding role in the accounting field, please send an updated copy of your CV to (url removed) or apply below!

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