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- Annual Salary: £28-30k
- Location: Ponteland
- Job Type: Full-time
Join my client, a leader in the design, development, and manufacturing within their industry. As an Assistant Accountant you will play a crucial role in documenting and reconciling financial transactions, supporting the financial operations and growth of the company.
Day-to-day of the role:- Responsible for financial transactional processing including supplier invoice input, reconciliation journals, supplier relationship management, and credit control.
- Ensure financial transactions are carried out efficiently and in compliance with group financial policies.
- Perform three-way matching of PO/GRN/Invoices and resolve any issues identified.
- Input supplier invoices daily, reconcile statements, and manage credit notes in line with supplier and internal expectations.
- Manage payments, ensuring timely review and clearance of unallocated payments.
- Monitor supplier/customer accounts, highlighting due dates and payment profiles.
- Manage Days Payables Outstanding (DPO) within forecasted cash balances and resolve invoicing queries with relevant departments and suppliers.
- Support the preparation of monthly management accounts including P&L and Balance Sheet, handling prepayments, accruals, and reconciliations.
- Maintain and report on GL historical data to support strategic decision-making.
- Perform reconciliations, including investigation and resolution of variances.
- Update spreadsheets daily, manage cashflows and banking transactions.
- Provide data support for forecasts, quarterly business reviews, medium-term plans, and budgets.
- AAT Technician level 4 minimum, ideally part/newly qualified in a finance-related/recognised accounting qualification.
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a finance function, preferably within an SME.
- Proficient in Microsoft 365/D365 and Excel spreadsheets.
- Strong decision-making skills within defined procedures, high attention to detail, and accuracy.
- Excellent communication skills, highly organised, and capable of multitasking.
- Experienced in reconciliations and accounts maintenance.
- Familiarity with various Finance and ERP systems.
To apply for the Assistant Accountant position, please submit your CV.
