Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant | Outskirts of Tonbridge (Hybrid 3 + 2) | Paying up to £45k DOE

We are recruiting exclusively on behalf of our client for a detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join a growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their accounting career within a fast-paced commercial environment, working closely with senior finance stakeholders and supporting key financial reporting and business processes.

The role is offering hybrid working, for a fantastic values driven organisation.

Key Responsibilities

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• Assist with the preparation of monthly financial reports for senior stakeholders and management.
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• Maintain prepayments, accruals, fixed assets and supporting reconciliations.
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• Support VAT returns and statutory compliance requirements.
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• Process payroll submissions, statutory filings and related reconciliations.
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• Manage supplier invoices, payments and account reconciliations.
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• Provide support across accounts receivable and accounts payable functions when required.
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• Assist with annual audit preparation and external reporting requirements.
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• Contribute to finance system enhancements and process improvement initiatives.
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• Support ongoing ERP and finance transformation projects.
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The Ideal Candidate

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• A minimum of 3 years' experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role.
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• Progress towards a professional accounting qualification such as ACCA, CIMA or ACA.
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• Strong month-end, reconciliation and financial reporting experience.
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• Advanced Excel skills, with Power BI experience beneficial.
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• Experience working with ERP systems; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience would be advantageous.
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• Excellent organisational skills, accuracy and attention to detail.
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• The ability to work effectively in a high-performance, fast-paced environment.
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Apply today to hear more!