A well established manufacturing business based in Chessington, known for reliable products and a practical, customer first approach, is looking for Assistant Accountant / Assistant Management Accountant to join their team in South London. This is a fulltime office-based role within a supportive team. Ideal for someone within 3-4 years of experience who wants broad exposure across Finance.
Key Responsibilities:
Finance Operations
1. Post bank transactions and complete daily bank reconciliations.
2. Prepare and submit quarterly VAT returns.
3. Maintain prepayments and the fixed asset register.
4. Post stock and overhead invoices (automation incoming) and run twice‑monthly payment runs.
5. Set up supplier and customer accounts; perform credit checks as needed.
6. Manage credit control end‑to‑end.
7. Reconcile supplier and customer statements (including online portals).
8. Support sales invoicing and stock item set‑up in the accounting system.
9. Produce ad‑hoc reports and support month‑end.
Operations & Support
10. Assist with annual warehouse and engineers’ van stocktakes.
11. Manage staff expenses and mileage (approval, review, posting) and maintain the expenses portal.
12. Handle the shared finance inbox and resolve supplier/customer queries.
13. Co‑ordinate the company vehicle fleet.
14. Provide general support to Service and Sales and carry out tasks for the Financial Controller as required.
The Opportunity:
You’ll play a key role in day‑to‑day accounting and operational support, working under the guidance of the Financial Controller. If you’re curious, resourceful and eager to learn, this role will help you build solid foundations across General Ledger, Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger, alongside meaningful interaction with colleagues in Service and Sales.
Qualification and Skills:
15. Bachelor’s degree – Accounting and finance
16. Full or Part qualification in AAT or CAT
17. Part qualification in ACCA, CIMA, or ACA
18. Intermediate level in excel and word
19. Good communication and organisational skills
20. Good computer skills
To apply, please send your CV in English and in Word format to Valentina.
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