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Assistant Accountant
- Annual Salary: £29,000 - £31,000
- Location: Windsor (no parking) – local arrangement £6 per day
- Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week office based – flexible start/finish times)
We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our vibrant team in Windsor, contributing to a first-class finance function. This role is ideal for someone who is motivated, passionate, and ready to take ownership of the Sales ledgers. You will play a crucial role in supporting the Finance Manager to develop controls, processes, and protocols for effective financial management and reporting.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Take ownership of the formatting, processing, and correct coding of all sales invoices, ensuring timely collections of outstanding payments.
- Process show settlements and royalty statements.
- Assist the purchase ledger clerk and be responsible for the weekly upload reconciliation of the BAC’s run to Navision.
- Compile the weekly payroll and ensure accuracy in fee schedules and payroll-related documents.
- Address payroll queries with the assistance of the Finance Manager and Payroll.
- Format and journal the weekly and monthly payroll, understanding its reflection in the P&L.
- Check bank reconciliations completed by the purchase ledger clerk.
- Work with the team to ensure that petty cash and cash on hand balances weekly.
- Identify and journal any pre-payments and accruals as required.
- Raise ad hoc payments with the correct approvals.
- Deputise for the Finance Manager when requested.
- Support in the preparation of monthly and year-end statutory accounts for audit and compliance purposes.
- Provide administrative support during budget preparation.
- Review systems, processes, and procedures to ensure efficiency and value addition to the company.
- Lead on creating a culture of pride in the workplace by ensuring clean and well-presented spaces.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience in managing sales ledgers and financial reporting.
- Knowledge of payroll processing preferred.
- Familiarity with bank reconciliations and financial journaling.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
