Alexander Daniels are working with a well-established and growing wholesale/distribution business that is looking to appoint an Assistant Accountant to support their busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or experienced finance professional who is keen to work within a fast-paced, product-led environment.
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Financial Controller across a range of accounting functions including management accounts, reconciliations, reporting, and transactional processing. This is a hands-on role offering great exposure to both financial and operational elements of the business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts
* Bank reconciliations and daily cash management
* Processing journals, accruals, and prepayments
* Balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger maintenance
* Supporting VAT returns and other HMRC submissions
* Processing supplier invoices and managing AP/AR
* Supporting internal audits and financial analysis
* Helping improve systems, reporting, and financial processes
* Ad hoc finance support as required by the Financial Controller
* AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA / CIMA
* 2+ years’ experience in a similar role
* High attention to detail and excellent numerical skills
* Comfortable working in a fast-paced SME environment
* Good communication skills and a proactive attitude
* Experience in wholesale, distribution, or FMCG sectors
* Experience using Sage Line 50 or similar
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries
Wholesale
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