Assistant Accountant

Antony James Recruitment Ltd are delighted to be working with an established and growing client based in Norwich in recruiting an Assistant Accountant. Working closely with the FC you will support with the day-to-day accounting.

Main Duties

• Assist with the production of management accounts.
• Assist with the preparation of year end accounting.
• Managing cash flow and working capital requirements.
• Assist in preparing and monitoring budgets.
• Managing sales and purchase ledger.
• Meeting internal deadlines set by the Financial Controller.
• General administration of accounts activities which includes, data processing, invoicing, and reconciling expenses in conjunction with the Accounts Assistant.
• Carrying out month end reconciliations.
• Dealing with supplier and customer payment runs.
• Ensuring our finance systems (Xero) are up to date and running efficiently.
• Handling incoming emails and queries through the accounts inbox.
• Supplying various financial management reports and spreadsheets when required.
• Carrying out general accounts administration and auditing as required from the Financial Controller.

Skills/Expereince

• Minimum AAT Level 4, Part CIMA/ACCA/ACA qualification.
• The role requires an understanding of all elements of financial management such as budgeting, cash management, capital spending, pricing and profit and loss statements.
• Knowledge of appropriate laws and areas of compliance including tax, payroll, employment law, FCA, relevant Company Law, Contracts and Accounting Standards.
• Strong work ethic and communicator.
• Strong MS Office skills, with an understanding of advanced formulas, pivot tables. Knowledge of Macros & SQL's would be advantageous.
• Good understanding of Company IT Systems and Applications and control environment necessary to ensure integrity of numbers.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.