Accounts Assistant maintaining financial records, reconciliations, transactions, statutory filings and reporting across three trading companies.
Our client seeks an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to join their team. This role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, managing day-to-day transactions, and ensuring compliance across a group of trading companies. Reporting directly to the Accounts Manager the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the finance function, delivering timely reconciliations, and enabling informed decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate financial records for three active trading companies, ensuring all entries are complete and compliant with internal policies and relevant accounting standards.
- Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations, resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Process accounts payable and receivable, ensuring timely supplier payments and accurate client invoicing.
- Prepare and post journals for accruals, prepayments, and other adjustments.
- Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and currency transfers.
- Support month-end and year-end close processes, including the preparation of management accounts and reports for the Financial Director.
- Assist with VAT and other statutory filings, liaising with external advisors as necessary.
- Monitor cash flow and provide forecasts to support operational planning.
- Maintain organised digital and physical financial documentation.
- Support internal and external audit requirements by providing accurate records and explanations.
Key Skills and Experience
- CAT qualified (or equivalent) or working towards a recognised accounting qualification, with potential support for ACCA study if desired.
- Proven accounting experience, ideally across multiple trading companies or group structures.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively across teams and with external partners.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
If you have the required skills please apply online at searchandselect.com quoting reference number: 16836
