Accounts Assistant
About the job
Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties are proud to be working in partnership with a fast-growing SME to recruit an ambitious and inquisitive Accounts Assistant who is keen to add value, proactively solve problems and develop their finance career within a dynamic environment.
Role
Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will support the day-to- day running of the finance function while gaining exposure to all aspects of accounts, including month-end and reporting.
Responsibilities for the Accounts Assistant include:
* Support the production of monthly management accounts from transactional level through to final reporting
* Maintain the purchase, sales and general ledger
* Manage accounts receivable and payable, including credit control and chasing outstanding debt
* Process sales and purchase invoices, receipts and payments
* Assist with VAT returns (UK & Ireland)
* Perform multi-currency reconciliations
* Prepare audit files and support year-end processes
* Produce royalty reporting and support Amazon-related reporting
* Assist with cash flow monitoring and internal reporting
* Support the Head of Finance with ad hoc financial tasks and process improvements
Profile
* Proven experience within an Accounts Assistant role (not entry-level)
* Strong understanding of bookkeeping fundamentals, AR/AP and credit control
* Experience supporting or producing management accounts end-to-end
* Experience with VAT returns and reconciliations
* Strong IT skills, including Excel
* Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
* Able to work both independently and within a small team in a fast-paced environment
* Ambitious, proactive, and keen to learn and progress
Desirable:
* Experience with Pegasus Opera and/or XRL reporting tools
* Exposure to invoice discounting
* Experience with Amazon reporting or royalty reporting
Salary & Benefits
The role of Accounts Assistant offers a salary of £30,000 - £35,000, with potential flexibility for the right candidate.
