Assistant Accountant

Selway Wheeler are currently partnering with an exciting business in Newport Pagnell that are looking for a full time permanent Assistant Accountant to join their growing organisation. This is a great opportunity to join a well run family company. That is looking to restructure its Accounts department. This is a great opportunity to make a real impression, and has great scope for future progression and will give you the opportunity to work closely with a talented Qualified Finance professional.

Key responsibilities.

Produce monthly management accounts and financial reports

Manage Sales & Purchase Ledgers Assistants

Maintaining billing and credit control system

Delivery of customer billing and collections, including direct debit administration

Maintenance of cash book (inc. petty cash, company credit cards) with daily bank reconciliations

Update and maintenance of company’s fixed asset register (Monthly)

Process monthly payroll amendments

Assist in preparation for annual audit and tax computation work

Day to day management of accounts department

Skills and Competencies

Professional qualification (i.e. CIMA, ACCA, ACA etc.) will consider qualified by experience

Sage Line 50 (must)

Thorough understanding of P&L and financial management and reporting concepts

Experienced in financial planning, forecasts and monthly accounts

High level of oral and written communication

Excellent working knowledge of Excel to include V Lookups and Pivot Tables, Access and other Microsoft Office products.

Proven experience of managing, coaching and motivating staff.

A pro-active understanding and mature approach with the ability to demonstrate initiativeProactive, highly flexible, focused and able to multi-task with a can-do attitude

Must be able to continuously prioritise workload

Must display qualities of loyalty, integrity and honesty