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Assistant Accountant
The Successful Candidate will have the following:
• Proficiency in financial processing work
• Qualifications: AAT, IAB or other book-keeping qualification
• Knowledge and understanding of basic accounting practices, journals, profit & loss accounts and balance sheets.
• Forward thinking with an analytical approach
• Ability to communicate effectively with Senior Management
• Good IT skills and use of Office 365 - essential
• Sage
• Xero - desirable
Benefits
About us
Address
Sheffield, UK
About the job
Assistant Accountant - Wanted for a forward-thinking Professional Services company based In Sheffield (Industry experience preferred)
As an Assistant Accountant you will provide accounts and administrative support to the Company Accountant, focussed on bank transactions and the purchase ledger, and to understand the company accounts in order to deputise for the Company Accountant as required, and assisting in other accounts work.
Duties to include:
• Maintain the Purchase Ledger, including entering invoices onto Sage and chasing up managers for authorisation.
• Update daily bank transactions onto Sage, or other software as applicable#
• Bank Reconciliations
• To assist in the preparation of month-end journals, including payroll
• Be involved in the production of daily cashflow forecasts.
• To assist with other ad hoc finance work as and when requires
• Answer phone calls and transfer them as necessary.
• Maintenance of asset register
During Company Accountants’ absence:
• Understand the management accounts to answer queries from management Cashflow & forecast statements.
• Managing payment run including payroll.
At A for Appointments, we are committed to equal opportunities for everyone. We embrace diversity and believe that a balanced, inclusive workforce is crucial to our business. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment or bullying towards any candidates or employees. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.
Requirements
The Successful Candidate will have the following:
• Proficiency in financial processing work
• Qualifications: AAT, IAB or other book-keeping qualification
• Knowledge and understanding of basic accounting practices, journals, profit & loss accounts and balance sheets.
• Forward thinking with an analytical approach
• Ability to communicate effectively with Senior Management
• Good IT skills and use of Office 365 - essential
• Sage
• Xero - desirable
Benefits
What’s on offer.
£27,000 - £31,000 per year
23 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company Pension
Free use of company gym on site
Close to transport links and shop
Comfortable and social environment
Excellent career prospects
Further study support
Sheffield location – on site with some flexibility
Address
Sheffield, UK