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Assistant Accountant - Fixed Term Contract

Assistant Accountant - Fixed Term Contract

Elevation Recruitment Group

Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month

Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR4 6ST, England

£23,000 - £27,600 per annum

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The company in Sunderland is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a 12-month fixed-term contract, offering a salary of up to £32,000.
The role involves responsibilities such as monthly inter-company reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and maintenance of the fixed asset register.
Candidates should preferably be part-qualified and studying towards qualifications like AAT, ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
Good Excel skills and prior experience with balance sheet reconciliations are required, along with attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines.
Applicants should have a flexible attitude and be ready to cover for the Management Accountant when necessary.

Location: Sunderland, SR5 12 Month Fixed Term Contract Salary: Up to £32,000 Elevation Accountancy and Finance are delighted to be working with a fantastic business in the Sunderland area as they look to recruit an Assistant Accountant into their friendly finance team on a full time, Fixed Term Contract basis for 12 months. Responsibilities of the Assistant Accountant:

Production of monthly Inter Company Reconciliations
Production of Balance Sheet Reconciliations
Production of P&L Reconciliations
Maintenance and reconciliation of Fixed Asset Register
Preparation and review of all Prepayments & Accruals
Preparation and posting of journals
Adhering to Group Policies and Processes within the department
Posting expenses analysis to the Coins ledger
Providing cover for the Management Accountant
Any other duties as reasonably requested

Person Specification:

Preferably part-qualified, studying towards qualification (AAT, ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
Good Excel skills and previous usage of spreadsheets
Knowledge and experience of balance sheet reconciliations
Attention to detail
Ability to work to deadlines
Flexible attitude

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