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As an Assistant Accountant, you will be responsible for producing monthly accounts for overhead cost centres, assisting in the preparation of budgets and forecasts, and managing company-paid credit cards. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Reconciliation and Processing: You will handle the reconciliation and processing of prepayments, accruals, and standard charges. This involves ensuring that all financial transactions are accurately recorded and that any discrepancies are promptly addressed.

• Account Reconciliations: You will perform balance sheet and intercompany account reconciliations. This task requires you to verify that all accounts are balanced and that any differences between accounts are investigated and resolved.

• Tax and Statistics Returns: You will prepare quarterly VAT returns and national statistics returns. This involves compiling and submitting accurate tax information to the relevant authorities, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements.

• Statutory Accounts and Tax Packs: You will assist with the preparation of statutory accounts, tax packs, and PSA submissions. This includes gathering and organising financial data, preparing reports, and ensuring that all submissions are completed accurately and on time.

• Fixed Asset Management: You will manage fixed asset control accounts and oversee capital approval processes. This involves tracking the acquisition, depreciation, and disposal of fixed assets, as well as ensuring that all capital expenditures are properly authorised and recorded.
  
  

What you'll need to succeed

• Management Accounts: Experience in producing and managing accounts, including the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Budget & Forecasting: Proficiency in budget preparation and forecasting, including the ability to analyse financial data and make informed projections about future financial performance.
• Multisite Transactions: Handling transactions across multiple sites, which requires strong organisational skills and the ability to manage financial activities in different locations.
• Cost Analysis: Conducting detailed cost analysis to identify areas where costs can be reduced, and efficiencies can be improved.
• Multi-Currency: Managing accounts in multiple currencies, which involves understanding exchange rates and ensuring that financial transactions are accurately recorded in the appropriate currency

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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