**Are you looking for a friendly team**Hybrid working**25 days holiday**I'm currently working with a reputable client who is seeking a diligent Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This role is crucial for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and supporting both the purchase and sales ledgers. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently, and ready to contribute positively to our client’s financial operations.

Day-to-day of the role:

Purchase Ledger:

Enter new suppliers into the system and post purchase PO and GL purchase invoices daily.
Make timely payments to suppliers and ensure VAT is accurately posted onto the system.
Check supplier statements and request copies if necessary.
Handle currency purchases on our exchange platform and manage employee expenses, including verification and posting onto the system.

Sales Ledger:

Enter new customers into the system after completing credit checks and ensure cash receipts are accurately posted and allocated daily.
Raise sales invoices, manage credit notes, and monitor customer accounts, including placing stops and updating credit limits based on payment performance.
Review outstanding debtors and actively engage in debt collection through email and phone communication.
Reconcile customer and supplier payments to various currency bank accounts and manage month-end bank account rollovers.

Month End and Year End:

Process accruals, prepayments, and permanent journals including payroll and depreciation.
Maintain the Company’s Fixed Asset Register, recording any additions or disposals and calculating depreciation.
Assist with year-end procedures including liaising with accountants for audit preparations and participating in the year-end stock count.

Other Responsibilities:

Monitor exchange rates and update system rates as necessary.
Prepare and submit VAT returns after verification with the Management Accountant and ensure timely repayments.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Proven experience in an assistant accountant role or similar.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office, especially Excel.
Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
Attention to detail and problem-solving skills.

If the above looks like it's for you, apply today.