Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant
Full Time & Office Based
6+ Month Temporary Contract
Calne
Up to c.£40,000

Are you an experienced accounting professional who is immediately available or on a short notice period?
Do you enjoy the variety of both accounting and other office duties?
Do you have previous experience with SAP (or at least Sage)?
Interested in joining a dynamic business on a 6+ month fixed term contract?

If you have answered "Yes" to all of the above, then I would love to hear from you!

Our client is a well established business and they are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant on a contract basis. The role is broad and covers several functions which includes the processing of financial transactions, month-end reporting, payroll administration and import/export activities.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Accounting

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Support the production of monthly Profit & Loss (P&L) statements.
• Review, reconcile and amend financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Month-end and year-end financial reporting processes.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Process journal entries, accruals, prepayments and account reconciliations as required.
• Monitor and manage debtor accounts including credit control and collection activities.
• Manage logistics-related financial accounts and cost tracking.
• Prepare and upload banking transactions and payment files.
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.

Payroll & Expenses

• Process monthly payroll data and liaise with payroll providers where applicable.
• Administer employee expense claims and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Verify payroll and expense submissions for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain payroll records and support payroll reporting requirements.

Import & Export Administration

• Support import and export documentation processes.
• Maintain records relating to international shipments, customs documentation and associated costs.

Reporting & Data Analysis

• Produce daily sales reports and circulate key performance information to management.
• Generate regular financial and operational performance reports.
• Analyse sales, margins and cost data to support business decision-making.
• Assist in the preparation of ad-hoc reports requested by management.

HR & General Administration

• Provide administrative support to the HR function including maintaining employee records.
• Assist with onboarding and general HR administration activities.
• Undertake general office and administrative duties as required.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant, Finance Administrator or similar finance role.
• Experience with SAP and/or Sage.
• Experience processing payroll and employee expenses.
• Understanding of import/export administration (desirable).
• Exposure to HR administration processes (desirable).
• AAT qualified or studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (desirable)
• Competent user of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Highly organised and methodical approach to work.
• Effective communicator with the ability to work across multiple departments.
• Proactive attitude with a willingness to support a wide range of business activities.

Thanks for your application! Successful candidates will be contacted within 7 working days of their applications.
Should you not hear from us within this time, please assume that your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.