Assistant Accountant

I'm working with a fast growth business based in Caerphilly to recruit a part qualified assistant accountant on a permanent basis.

Client Details

My client is an upcoming business based in Caerphilly and they are looking to recruit a part qualified Assistant Accountant on a permanent basis.

Description

As Assistant Accountant you will be responsible for -

• Manage the Employee expenses control account ensuring the accuracy and completeness of this account as well as ensuring that VAT recovery is maximised.

• Running the purchase ledger ensuring that expenditure is appropriately recorded and financial control is effective through the purchase order process.

• Assisting with the preparation of the month end management accounts.

• Maintaining the fixed asset ledger.

• Monthly review of costs versus budget and working with department heads to identify and explain variances.

• Daily bank reconciliations

• Assisting in producing the procedures manual for the Finance Department and 'how-to' sheets for all critical workbooks

• Identifying areas where improvements could be made to reduce manual processes, via the use of technology and increased automation.

Profile

The ideal candidate will demonstrate -

• Good understanding of double entry book keeping

• Demonstrable experience of purchase ledger management.

• Strong Excel skills (e.g. pivot tables, vlook ups, sumifs).

• Demonstrable experience of using a financial accounting system.

• Experience of a B2B business with high transaction volumes.

• Experience in a business utilising sub-contractors.

• Experience of implementing process improvements

• Experience of Sage Line 50

Job Offer

This exciting opportunity will offer the following benefits -

• £20-23,000
• Quarterly bonus
• Pension
• On site parking