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Assistant Accountant

KCR Solutions
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Cramlington, Northumberland NE236PS

Contract type

Full Time

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  • KCR Solutions is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a manufacturing business located in Cramlington.
  • The ideal candidate should be part or fully qualified in AAT and possess strong Excel skills, with experience in a similar role being advantageous.
  • The position offers a salary of £25,000 to £30,000, depending on experience, and requires 1-2 years of relevant experience.
  • Key responsibilities include processing purchase invoices, reconciling statements, and assisting with payroll and VAT returns.
  • Working hours are 8am to 4:30pm from Monday to Thursday and 8am to 1:45pm on Friday, with 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

KCR Solutions are delighted to be recruiting an Assistant Accountant for a dynamic manufacturing business in Cramlington. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a small finance team where there is an option to take on added responsibility. You will feel part of the business and work closely with the Financial Controller. The role will suit a part or fully qualified AAT candidate who also has excellent excel knowledge. Main duties will include:

  • Processing all purchase Invoices
  • Maintain electronic filing of purchase invoices & statements
  • Reconciling all statements received
  • Reviewing payment requests
  • Answering supplier queries
  • Analysing aged creditors weekly - for short term cashflow/supplier payments
  • Processing weekly payments run and occasional one-off payments
  • Monthly reconciliation to nominal ledger
  • Uploading invoices to confidential invoice discounting website daily
  • Maintain electronic filing of sales invoices & credit notes
  • Sending out weekly statements
  • Credit Control - chasing overdue payments by email & phone
  • Raising credit notes for early payment discount
  • Monthly reconciliation to nominal ledger
  • Daily bank postings and bank reconciliations
  • Assisting with stock reconciliations on a monthly and annual basis
  • Maintaining fixed asset register - Excel
  • Calculating depreciation
  • Reconciling fixed assets to general ledger - Monthly
  • Review holiday, sickness & overtime records
  • Prepare schedule for payroll Input
  • Prepare bank payroll file and upload to bank for authorisation
  • Reviewing and paying expenses, ensuring VAT documents are provided
  • Prepare file for quarterly VAT return
  • Review HMRC account to ensure PAYE/NI is paid on time each month

Additional duties - can be a progression route or be involved in from the offset if already have the experience.

  • Assist with balance sheet reconciliations
  • Assist with raising customer credits
  • Assist with accruals and prepayments
  • Assist with preparation for audit
  • Assist with preparation of management accounts
  • Assist with preparation of medium- & long-term cash flows
  • Assist with preparation of budgets

Other InformationExperience of Microsoft NAV or Dynamics 365 Business Central would be advantageous.Working Hours 8am until 4:30pm Monday to Thursday & 8am until 1:45pm Friday.Holidays - 25 days per annum + 8 bank holidays

QualificationsCandidates should be working towards an Accountancy Qualification for which the company will help with ongoing training costs.Good level of education including GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths & English or Economics.AAT Level 3 desirable.University Degree is Desirable but not essential

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.