Your new company

A growing and successful business based in Radstock, that prides itself on delivering exceptional service, fostering innovation, and creating a supportive working environment for their employees are seeking an ambitious and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a temporary to permanent basis.

Your new role

The Assistant Accountant will support the Finance Manager in the preparation of accurate financial information, month-end reporting, reconciliations, and day-to-day accounting activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of the finance function and maintaining strong financial controls. Duties will include:

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Prepare and post journals including accruals, prepayments, and depreciation.
• Maintain fixed asset registers and related accounting records.
• Support the month-end and year-end close processes.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with processing supplier invoices and payments.
• Support credit control activities and monitor outstanding customer balances.
• Reconcile supplier and customer accounts.
• Ensure all transactions are accurately recorded within the finance system.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Reconcile intercompany transactions where applicable.
• Maintain accurate general ledger records.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Officer, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Experience with accounting software and ERP systems.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and non-finance colleagues.
• AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
  
  

What you need to do now

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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