Job Purpose As part of the Finance team, you will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of management accounts, managing financial records, performing reconciliations and supporting the month-end processes. The Assistant Accountant will be developed with a view to assuming future management responsibility of the Finance Team. Key Responsibilities * Posting of monthly journals e.g. Payroll, Depreciation, Prepayments, Accruals & any other adjustments required. * Responsible for the Fixed Asset Register & Schedules. * Assist in the production of the Management Accounts for review by the Financial Controller * Complete all Balance Sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis. * Assist in the preparation of the monthly Profit & Loss Schedules. * Maintain intercompany transactions with an associated company * Maintain the supplier approval matrix in our purchase ledger system * Authorise payment runs on HSBC * Reporting on National Statistics as & when required * Assist in finalising the Year End accounts. * Prepare P11d & PSA information for submission * Provide Accounts Payable cover when required * Any ad hoc duties required by the Financial Controller Requirements * Previous experience working in a similar account’s role * Ability to manage people as this will be part of the progression of this role * Proficiency in Microsoft Excel * Employee discount * Free parking * Company pension * Casual dress * Company events