Assistant Accountant
Posted 1 week ago by Robert Half
£33,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Leicestershire, Leicestershire
Summary: The Assistant Accountant role at Robert Half involves supporting the finance team by performing essential tasks such as bank reconciliations, balance sheet management, and month-end support. The position also includes audit preparation and opportunities for project work, requiring collaboration across various departments. This hands-on role is suited for individuals confident in financial processes and cross-functional teamwork.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform regular Bank Account Reconciliations
- Maintain clean and accurate Balance Sheet Reconciliations
- Conduct the weekly BACS payment run
- Assist the Financial Controller in preparing for the annual financial audit
- Prepare and submit the monthly VAT return
- Support Month-End Procedures including posting month-end journals and updating overhead summaries and reports
- Provide Accounts Payable support by processing supplier reconciliations and assisting with daily tasks and holiday cover
- Provide Credit Control support by posting debit notes and assisting with daily credit control tasks and holiday cover
- Participate in ad hoc finance projects and tasks as required
- Work closely with other departments, supporting cross-functional finance queries and activities (business partnering)
Key Skills:
- Proficiency in bank reconciliations and balance sheet management
- Experience with month-end processes and VAT returns
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to collaborate across departments
- Experience in Accounts Payable and Credit Control
- Hands-on approach to finance tasks
- Good communication skills
Salary (Rate): 33000
City: Leicestershire
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Finance