Assistant Management Accountant

Assistant Management Accountant

Cheltenham (Onsite)

£30-35k

We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Assistant Management Accountant, to help facilitate the smooth running of our business. Reporting to the Group Management Accountant, this varied and key role will encompass traditional accounting functions in sales and purchase ledger, payroll and banking duties. This is a full-time role based in our Hazleton offices, near Cheltenham.

Responsibilities

Working as a team with the Group Management Accountant to fulfil the finance functions

• Ensuring sales and purchase ledgers are complete and accurate
• Preparing cash book entries for credit card expenditure
• Bank reconciliations, dealing with multiple currencies (incl USD and EUR)
• Preparation of third-party and intercompany bank payment runs
• VAT accounting and assistance with reporting
• Payroll, pension, and associated reporting
• Credit control duties and customer liaison
• Dealing with ad-hoc finance and occasional office administration

Partnering with the Sales, Production and Management teams in tasks including:

• Assisting with the order fulfilment process; ensuring sales orders are correctly administered to ensure customer satisfaction and assist effective credit control
• Assisting with customer queries when required
• Stock accounting to ensure accuracy of the value within our accounts
• Welcoming and directing telephone enquiries (and occasional visitors to our small offices)
• Embracing change - enabling business growth by utilising new systems and improving processes

About You:

• Ideally, you will be AAT Level 3 Diploma qualified, or have equivalent work experience
• You will be highly numerate with a strong degree of accuracy and an eye for detail
• You will have previous credit control experience, or a willingness to develop in this area.
• You will thrive in a varied, evolving role in a fast-paced environment with ability to juggle multiple priorities
• You will be a self-starter with a confident, organised and methodical approach.
• Microsoft Office experience is needed. Previous experience in Sage 200 or similar ERP systems would be ideal

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• On-site parking