We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join a leading creative event studio based in Guildford. As the business continues to grow, they are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to support the finance team and ensure the financial health and stability of the business.
The Assistant Accountant plays a crucial role in supporting the Head of Finance and the Management Team by accurately processing financial data, facilitating an efficient month-end close, preparing and maintaining financial reports, and handling bookkeeping and accounting duties.
Key Responsibilities:
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Process and enter purchase invoices into Xero
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Post daily bank entries to Xero and reconcile bank accounts and corporate credit cards
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Monitor and manage Accounts and Purchasing email accounts
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Create and maintain supplier accounts within Xero
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Create and administer tracking codes within Xero
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Perform supplier statement reconciliations
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Report on debtors and creditors including handling credit control and reconcile debtors' accounts
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Prepare and process weekly payment runs to suppliers
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Collaborate with the events team to ensure all payments have matching receipts
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Complete financial reports regularly and provide information to the Management Team
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Assist with forecasting and budgeting and conduct year-end analysis
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Work with the events team to ensure accurate month-end event accruals
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Maintain the company fixed asset register and post depreciation journals
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Complete other month-end accrual and prepayment journals
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Reconcile allocated balance sheet accounts monthly, taking appropriate action on reconciling items
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Perform general office duties and undertake other reasonable duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business
Skills and Qualifications:
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AAT qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience
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Good bookkeeping skills
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Experience processing purchase invoices
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Bank account and credit card reconciliation experience
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Good knowledge of VAT
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Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
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Effective communication and interpersonal skills
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
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Experience with Xero (desirable)
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Experience in events and hospitality (desirable)
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Improvement-driven mindset (desirable)
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Study support will be considered
For more information on this Assistant Accountant position please contact Matthew Molgaard at Brandgaard Recruitment