Assistant Accountant
Derby
Astute Recruitment are partnering with a well-established and local business based in the heart of Derby to help find a dynamic and ambitious Assistant Accountant to join their finance team.
Reporting to the Regional Accountant your primary responsibility will be assisting and maintaining financial control and ensuring the orderly retention of all supporting documentation.
Responsibilities:
Execute, advise, and assist in all tasks within the accounting department
Aid in the preparation of monthly management accounts
Verify the of finance logs and then reconcile them with the nominal ledger
Ensure accounts information is accurate and up to date
Support in annual stock takes
Reconcile monthly stock checks
Manage daily banking and reconcile bank statements
Support data entry into the computer system
Assist in Annual Budget preparation and submission
Assist with the preparation and submission of 14-day and month-end forecasts
Verify profits against profit and loss accounts
Assist in month and year-end close
Assist with quarterly VAT returns
Further ad hoc duties when required
Qualifications and Experience:
Previous experience in a similar position
Proficient in all Microsoft packages, especially Excel
Strong communicator with good interpersonal skills
Ability to work to strict deadlines
Ability to work with autonomy when required
Acute attention to detail
Benefits and hours:
Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience
Working hours of 8:30am until 5:30pm
22 days holidays plus bank holidays which rise to 24 days after 2 years
Other company benefits