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Assistant Accountant

Reed
Posted a month ago, valid for 14 days
Location

Wallington, Surrey SM6 9AY

Salary

£35,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • Annual Salary: Up to £35,000
  • Year of Experience Required: Experience with bank reconciliations and financial statement preparation
  • We are seeking a diligent Assistant Accountant to join our finance team.
  • This role is ideal for a candidate who has a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or (Part) Qualified in ACCA or CIMA.
  • The successful applicant will be responsible for a range of accounting tasks, including preparing monthly reports, reconciling accounts, and managing financial statements.
Assistant Accountant
  • Annual Salary: Up to £35,000
  • Location: Wallington
  • Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a diligent Assistant Accountant to join our finance team. This role is ideal for a candidate who has a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or (Part) Qualified in ACCA or CIMA. The successful applicant will be responsible for a range of accounting tasks, including preparing monthly reports, reconciling accounts, and managing financial statements.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Prepare monthly financial reports and ensure accounts reconciliations are completed accurately.
  • Process invoices and resolve any related queries to ensure timely payment.
  • Manage assigned accounts and monitor payment status to reduce past-due payments.
  • Liaise with service providers, such as BT, to resolve any billing queries.
  • Maintain detailed and current records of inventory and business finances.
  • Proactively follow up on customer outstanding balances through email and calls.
  • Perform bank reconciliations at the end of each month.
  • Update details and maintain accurate records on Sage and Salesforce.
  • Ensure direct debits and payments are matched up correctly.
  • Generate accounts weekly/monthly reports to provide insights into business performance.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s, Master’s degree, or at least Part Qualified in ACCA or CIMA.
  • Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
  • Proficiency in using accounting software, such as Sage, and CRM systems like Salesforce.
  • Excellent attention to detail and the ability to resolve invoice queries effectively.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines.
  • Good communication skills for following up on payments and dealing with queries.
  • Experience with bank reconciliations and financial statement preparation.
Benefits:
  • Competitive salary package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment.

To apply for the Assistant Accountant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.