Assistant Accountant

Sheridan Maine South

Posted 19 days ago, valid for 10 days

Wimborne, Dorset BH21 7RG, England

£20,000 - £30,000 per annum

Full Time

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Sheridan Maine is excited to collaborate exclusively with our based on the Ferndown Industrial Estate in their search for an Assistant Accountant who is eager and ambitious to join their finance team. In this role you will report directly to the Financial Controller and play a crucial part in various financial activities, including assisting in the preparation of management accounts, enhancing day-to-day transactional processes, and contributing to procedural enhancements.Working closely with the Financial Controller, your key areas of responsibility will include:

Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
Processing of VAT returns
Maintain the Fixed Asset register
Assisting with cash forecast preparation
Monthly payroll
Provide support during year end
Processing and reconciliation of Credit Card, and cash expense claims
Supplier statement reconciliations and processing purchase ledger invoices
Dealing with suppliers to resolve queries on purchase invoices
Payment runs
Balance sheet and Bank reconciliations
Accruals and prepayments
Proposing and implementing improvements to financial processes and procedures

To succeed in this role you should have the following skills and qualifications:

Previous experience working in a similar broad accounts role
Highly motivated and driven to succeed with a passion for accounting
Ideally AAT Level 3 or equivalent is desirable
Strong IT knowledge and experience including Excel
Excellent time management and communication skills

This position presents an excellent opportunity for individuals aspiring to build a rewarding career within a leading industry organisation.You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within five days please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.