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Assistant Accountant
Cheltenham
We are seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our client's finance team. This is a key role supporting the Head of Finance with the preparation of monthly management accounts across three companies within the group structure, while also overseeing the day-to-day running of the finance office and managing a small team.
The successful candidate will have strong accounting experience, excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage finance processes, reporting deadlines and team responsibilities effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee the day-to-day activities of the Finance Department and manage a team of three
* Support the Head of Finance with the preparation of monthly management accounts
* Manage monthly reporting processes and ensure deadlines are achieved
* Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring depreciation is correctly accounted for
* Account accurately for profit/loss on asset disposals
* Manage cash flow monitoring, forecasting and reporting
* Complete monthly control files and balance sheet reconciliations
* Administer the accounting system, including user access and licence updates
* Ensure HMRC submissions and payments are completed accurately and on time, including VAT, PAYE, NIC and PSA
* Approve and process weekly/monthly payment runs and payroll payments
* Support quarterly VAT return preparation
* Assist with year-end accounts preparation and external audit requirements
* Carry out monthly bank reconciliations across all group entities
* Prepare holiday accrual calculations
* Review aged debtor and creditor reports and resolve issues with ledger teams
* Reconcile sales and prepare required accruals
* Liaise with purchase ledger teams on supplier statement reconciliations
* Work closely with asset sales teams to ensure invoices, sales and cost of sales are accurately recorded
* Complete monthly stock reconciliations
* Provide excellent service to customers and contractors
* Conduct regular team meetings, objectives and appraisals to support team development
About You:
The successful candidate will have:
* AAT, ACCA, CIMA qualification, part qualification or equivalent experience
* Minimum 3 years' experience working within an accounting environment
* Previous experience managing or supervising a small finance team
* Strong knowledge of fixed asset accounting
* Experience preparing management accounts and reconciliations
* Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
* Experience using Sage Line 50 or similar accounting systems
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to take ownership of a varied accounting and office management role within a successful organisation.
Please send your CV to jillw@rerecruitment.com
PS2
The successful candidate will have strong accounting experience, excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage finance processes, reporting deadlines and team responsibilities effectively.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee the day-to-day activities of the Finance Department and manage a team of three
* Support the Head of Finance with the preparation of monthly management accounts
* Manage monthly reporting processes and ensure deadlines are achieved
* Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring depreciation is correctly accounted for
* Account accurately for profit/loss on asset disposals
* Manage cash flow monitoring, forecasting and reporting
* Complete monthly control files and balance sheet reconciliations
* Administer the accounting system, including user access and licence updates
* Ensure HMRC submissions and payments are completed accurately and on time, including VAT, PAYE, NIC and PSA
* Approve and process weekly/monthly payment runs and payroll payments
* Support quarterly VAT return preparation
* Assist with year-end accounts preparation and external audit requirements
* Carry out monthly bank reconciliations across all group entities
* Prepare holiday accrual calculations
* Review aged debtor and creditor reports and resolve issues with ledger teams
* Reconcile sales and prepare required accruals
* Liaise with purchase ledger teams on supplier statement reconciliations
* Work closely with asset sales teams to ensure invoices, sales and cost of sales are accurately recorded
* Complete monthly stock reconciliations
* Provide excellent service to customers and contractors
* Conduct regular team meetings, objectives and appraisals to support team development
About You:
The successful candidate will have:
* AAT, ACCA, CIMA qualification, part qualification or equivalent experience
* Minimum 3 years' experience working within an accounting environment
* Previous experience managing or supervising a small finance team
* Strong knowledge of fixed asset accounting
* Experience preparing management accounts and reconciliations
* Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
* Experience using Sage Line 50 or similar accounting systems
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills
* Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional looking to take ownership of a varied accounting and office management role within a successful organisation.
Please send your CV to jillw@rerecruitment.com
PS2
Salary: £38k - 41k per year
