Job Description
Assistant Accountant
* Job Type: Full-time, office based - 8:30am to 4:30pm
* Location: Near West Byfleet (with parking)
* Salary: £33k to £42k per annum (according to experience and qualification)
We are seeking an Accountant to join my clients finance team within a growing multinational corporation. This role involves a variety of duties including daily and monthly accounting tasks, financial reporting, and analysis. The successful candidate will report will play a key role in their financial operations.
Day-to-day of the role:
* Perform general accounting duties including the preparation of journal entries, account analysis, and reconciliations.
* Maintain fixed asset records and manage company Capex reporting.
* Prepare and file multiple jurisdiction tax and VAT returns in a timely manner.
* Assist in sales tax and/or property tax audits.
* Play a complementary role in various stages of the annual budget preparation.
* Manage operating lease reporting, including various escalating leases.
* Assist the Finance Manager with external Semi-Annual Review and Annual Financial Statement Audits, including preparation of various footnote disclosures.
* Conduct daily accounting activities such as bank reconciliations across multiple accounts and currencies, processing and entry of vendor invoices, and resolving queries.
* Check sales invoices and produce daily sales reports to the USA.
* Provide cover for colleagues during holidays, absences, and busy periods.
* Ensure all debtor, cash, and bought ledger payments are promptly and accurately recorded.
* Participate in various credit control and collection activities.
* Agree all aging, receivable, and payable balances with the General Ledger.
* Enter payments onto banking systems in preparation for authorisation of payment.
* Manage petty cash and employee expenses.
* File purchase and sales invoices, expenses, journals, and other accounts correspondence.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
* Part or Qualified Accountant (ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent).
* Advanced PC skills with Microsoft Office Excel and intermediate skill level with PowerPoint and Word.
* Experience utilising and extracting data from an ERP system.
* Demonstrated track record of project management: identifying, owning, and driving projects to completion.
* Foreign language skills in French or German would be a plus but not a requirement!
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to interface with individuals at all levels of the organization.
* Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
* Ability to work independently as well as with a small team.
* Excellent organisational skills and the ability to plan, set priorities, and complete multiple work assignments in a timely manner.
To apply for this Assistant Accountant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.