Assistant Accountant

Our client is a fast paced and continually growing Accountancy Practice located near to Fulwood, Preston. They are seeking a talented Bookkeeper / Assistant Management Accountant to work in a busy office / Hybrid. The role will be very hands on and transactional as well as being able to progress within the role, which can lead to a Management Accounts position. You must have some experience of working within an Accountancy Practice.

Benefits and Hours:

• Salary: Negotiable - Approximately £28,000 - £32,000+ per annum
• Hours: Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours. Flexible start times to suit. 8am, 8.30am or 9am
• Part Time: Would also consider Part Time if Accountancy Practice background.
• Hybrid: Following the initial training period, 1 day a week working from home.
• Full Time / Office Based / Hybrid Option / Permanent.
• Perks: 25 days holiday, Free parking, Pension scheme, Vibrant office

The successful applicant will have a minimum of 1-5 years’ experience of working within an accounts role within Practice. You’ll be confident in producing accounts to trial balance stage, overseeing purchase & sales ledgers, VAT filings and reconciliation work. Experience of Bookkeeping support and/or preparation of Management Accounts is preferred. A user of Sage / Xero software is also required.

Principal Responsibilities/Accountabilities of the Bookkeeper / Assistant Accountant role:

• Reporting into the Management Accountant, the workload will vary widely and include the following:

• Processing Invoices, Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and Credit Control duties

• High volume Balance sheet and Statement reconciliations

• Support with the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with best practices

• Balance Sheet Reconciliations

• VAT Returns

• Dealing with accounts queries with confidence, which includes liaison with their European office - has the support of the Management Accountant

• Liaison with suppliers, customers and subcontractors

• As a small office team, varied workload.

Skills and Experience required

Ideally qualified to AAT L4 / CIMA / QBE or studying towards or equivalent experience

Excellent standard of Sage Line 50 and or XERO is required

Good computer literacy - experience with MS Office is essential - Word & Excel

Comfortable working in a busy office environment

Enthusiasm and passion for your work

Team player comfortable taking direction and guidance

Ability to work independently and proactively

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - both verbal and written

Flexible and comfortable with growth and change in a great business!