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Tailored Recruiter is proud to partner exclusively with an independent, long-standing SME in the freight-forwarding sector who are actively seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant (up to Trial Balance level), to work in newly-refurbished offices in Slough, Berkshire in a permanent, onsite role.
With turnover at £4 million and a small workforce of under 20 staff, this role will lead to progression and a direct report after 1 year and further progression down the line - so an experienced, 'hands-on' approach is required.
Please note that whilst this role is working as the sole person in finance, production of accounts is outsourced to an accountancy firm; as an Assistant Accountant you will have access to a qualified Accountant internally, have a handover with an interim - and further access to the Accountancy firm to assist with queries / finance assistance beyond Trial Balance.
Core responsibilities include;
- Preparing monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting
- Completing month-end reports and performing reconciliation of all accounts on a regular basis
- Handle multi-currency payables & receivables, ensuring accurate currency conversions and records
- Overseeing purchase ledger, ensuring efficiency and compliance
- Manage & submit VAT returns in accordance with regulations
- Prepare and process monthly payment runs, ensuring timely payments to suppliers
- Oversee credit control, managing receivables & minimizing outstanding debts
- Transfer data from the operating system into accounting records, verifying accuracy (e.g., correct currency invoicing, charge allocations) - using Xero
- Generate & issue duty and VAT invoices to customers
- Address & resolve complex customer & supplier queries, ensuring effective communication and problem-solving as and when required
- Ad-hoc duties as and when required during Month / Year End
