Assistant Accountant

Job title:

Assistant Accountant

Company

Gleeson Recruitment Group

Job description

Gleeson Recruitment Group is recruiting an Assistant Accountant to join a growing Engineering firm in Dudley to support the current finance team due to an increase in workload. Reporting into the Management Accountant, working alongside a team of 3, the successful Accounts Assistant can expect a salary of up to £27,000 per annum. Full or part time applicants are being considered.

If you are AAT qualified or equivalent, have a strong understanding of MS Excel, a solid understanding of accounting principles and enjoy working as a team this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Assistant Accountant:

• Supporting the Finance Manager with monthly, annual, and ad hoc reporting requirements
• Management of all aspects of the purchase and sales ledgers
• Day to day operations of accounting functions for multiple branches in a detailed and accurate manner for the business
• Providing excellent customer and supplier liaison
• WIP management and ensuring timely invoicing
• Credit control – including cash collection, cash posting and reconciliation of payment
• Banking – management of cash, production of BACS and cheque payments
• Reconciliation of bank and invoice discounting accounts
• Payroll cover
• VAT & PAYE Returns
• Month end duties
• Any other Ad hoc tasks

What we need from you:

• Recent experience of undertaking a similar role
• Exceptional communication skills
• Analytical with strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Proficient user of SAGE finance software or SAP
• Able to guide employees to ensure appropriate financial processes are being used
• A solid understanding of accounting principles
• Strong excel user
• AAT qualified or equivalent (essential)

To apply for the Assistant Accountant position, please click on the apply now button and your CV will be sent directly to the responsible recruiter. We will respond to successful applicants within 7 days, however please feel free to get in touch if you would like any further information about your application.

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Expected salary

£25000 – 27000 per year

Location

West Midlands

Job date

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 04:53:24 GMT

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