Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Long Whatton

Hours: Monday – Friday 8:30am to 5pm

Salary: Up to £28K

Purpose of the Accounts Assistant:

As an Accounts Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the Management Accountant with financial reporting and analysis. You will help ensure senior managers have the insights they need to make strategic decisions, while also learning the skills required to progress in your career.

Key Responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant:

Assist in preparing monthly accruals, prepayments, bad debts, and rebates.
Support the preparation of financial statements and annual budgets.
Monitor spending against budgets and highlight cost-saving opportunities.
Process fixed asset postings and perform monthly budget analysis.
Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Support credit control and purchase ledger functions.
Analyse financial performance and help forecast future trends.
Provide information for audits and external reporting.
Work closely with all departments to support financial decision-making.
Ensure compliance with group financial procedures and system processes.

Requirements and desirables of the Accounts Assistant:

Strong numerical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Analytical and problem-solving mindset.
A keen eye for detail and accuracy.
Strong communication skills with the ability to explain financial data clearly.
A strong understanding of business and finance principles.

Apply now or contact Alice Connors at The Recruitment Group for more information.