Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

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Location: Warwick
Salary: £33,000 – £36,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Our client, is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to broaden their experience within a dynamic and ambitious business.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Assistant Accountant will play a vital role in supporting the finance function, ensuring accurate transactional processing, reconciliations, and reporting. You will have the opportunity to get involved in a wide variety of finance tasks and contribute to the continuous improvement of processes across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with month-end closing procedures, accruals, prepayments, and journals

Complete balance sheet reconciliations

Support and prepare management reports

Process purchase invoices and manage purchase orders

Raise sales invoices and manage credit control

Reconcile supplier, customer, and bank accounts across multiple entities

Prepare payment runs and ensure timely supplier payments

Produce aged receivables and payables reports

Assist with VAT returns, CIS submissions, and month-end reporting

Provide support on ad-hoc finance tasks as required

Skills & Experience

Proven experience in purchase ledger and finance administration

Strong IT skills with excellent Excel proficiency

Experience using Business Central (desirable but not essential)

High level of attention to detail and accuracy

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Proactive, adaptable, and a strong team player

Benefits & Package:

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company contributory pension scheme

Professional Development – Support with training, development, and career progression opportunities

Hybrid working options

Employee well being initiatives and access to support programmes

To apply for the Assistant Accountant position, please click on the apply now button and your CV will be sent directly to the responsible recruiter. We will respond to successful applicants within 7 days, however please feel free to get in touch if you would like any further information about your application.

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