Assistant Accountant
Sibylline
About The Position
The Assistant Accountant is part of the Finance function. The role will quickly grow in responsibility and will be key in delivering a step change in value and support to the business. The Assistant Accountant is responsible for maintaining our financial records, including purchases, sales, receipts, and payments. There will be opportunities to get involved in other areas of finance and work closely with the Management Accountant.
Requirements
- Excellent numerical, written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of basic bookkeeping procedures
- Strong knowledge of Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite productivity tools
- Strongly detail-oriented with a heavy focus on maintaining the accuracy and integrity of accounts
- Innovative and proactive in questioning the norm and helping drive change
- Ability to take ownership of assigned financial processes and tasks
- Well organised
- Comfortable working in a flexible and adaptable environment.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration preferred
- Part-qualified in AAT, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent
- 2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
Nice To Haves
- Management Accounting experience is an advantage
Responsibilities
- Aid the Management Accountant and department with day-to-day accounting duties.
- Responsible for daily bank reconciliation to ensure timely accuracy of accounts
- Managing accounts payable process, paying supplier invoices, and issuing remittance and supplier statements
- Reconciling and resolving accounts payable queries
- Provide cover for Accounts Receivable, posting sales invoices to the sales ledger when required.
- Contacting clients and vendors as necessary to ensure accurate and on-time payments
- Reporting on creditors and communicating with internal stakeholders to provide status updates on aged items
- Manage the administration of the business’s company credit card platform and assist the Finance Director in implementing process improvements and compliance
- Dealing with queries and supporting the month-end close process, including posting accruals and prepayments
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
