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Assistant Accountant

DK Recruitment
Posted 5 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Tregorrick, Cornwall PL26 7AG, England

Salary

£30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a detail-focused and proactive Assistant Accountant to join our finance team, offering a salary of £30,000 to £35,000.
  • The role requires a minimum of 2 years of experience in a finance or accounting position, with a strong understanding of core accounting principles.
  • Key responsibilities include preparing financial reports, conducting bank reconciliations, managing VAT calculations, and supporting payroll functions.
  • Candidates should be AAT Part/Fully Qualified or possess equivalent experience, along with proficiency in financial software such as Sage or QuickBooks.
  • This position offers opportunities for professional development within a dynamic and collaborative environment.
Are you looking to take the next step in your accounting career within a dynamic and collaborative environment? We are seeking a detail-focused and proactive Assistant Accountant to support our finance team. This role offers exposure to a variety of financial processes, providing key insights that drive business decisions while ensuring accurate reporting and compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and review financial reports for multiple business units, ensuring accuracy and clear presentation for stakeholders.
  • Monitor operational costs and workforce expenses, working closely with internal teams to track and explain variances.
  • Conduct bank reconciliations across multiple accounts and currencies.
  • Manage VAT calculations and returns, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain and update the Fixed Asset Register, overseeing depreciation calculations.
  • Reconcile intercompany balances, ensuring accurate reporting across group entities.
  • Assist with the preparation and submission of financial declarations to external partners.
  • Provide payroll cover during absences, supporting both weekly and monthly payroll cycles.
  • Support senior management with ad hoc financial analysis and reporting.
  • Assist with audit preparations, ensuring all necessary documentation is in order.
  • Step in to support other areas of the finance function, such as Accounts Payable and Receivable, when required.
What We're Looking For:
  • AAT Part/Fully Qualified (or equivalent experience).
  • Background in a finance or accounting role with experience in financial reporting.
  • Strong understanding of core accounting principles, including accruals, prepayments, and double-entry bookkeeping.
  • Familiarity with key financial statements and their business impact.
  • Confident using Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, IF statements).
  • Experience working with finance software such as Sage, QuickBooks, or similar.
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-moving environment.
  • A keen eye for detail and accuracy.
If you’re looking to grow within a business that values teamwork and professional development, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today to become part of our ambitious and supportive finance team!

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