Assistant Accountant

Job Scope
Under the direction of the Finance Manager assist in the completion of daily accounts payable processing, payments and other finance related tasks.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Accounts payable:

• Input and process invoices when they come into finance department
• Process and check expense claims ensuring adherence to company expense policy and HMRC tax rules
• Check invoices for appropriate authorisation and applicable VAT rates
• Prepare journals as and when appropriate
• Process credit card statements and preparation of journal

Payment and receipt of funds:

• Process authorised payments and receipts though the company bank accounts
• Prepare company BACS/cheques and other methods of payments as required
• Reconcile bank accounts on a daily basis
• Prepare daily cash flow reports
• Prepare deposits and loans
• Liaise with relevant departments regarding bank transactions
• Receive check and input updated settlement instructions
• Send SWIFT messages to clients when requested

Other:

• Assist with the general administration within the finance and treasury department
• Assist in month end processes as required by the finance team
• Assist in providing information for quarterly, annual and audits
• Assist in improving current accounting and financing procedure

Person Specification

• A good team player
• Ability to multitask with good attention to detail
• Good excel skills

McGregor Boyall is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on any grounds.