Assistant Accountant - Colchester, United Kingdom - Reed Accountancy

Reed Accountancy

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Colchester, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Reed are recruiting for an Assistant Accountant in Colchester to assist with the companies Accountant.

This role would suit an individual who has Sage Line 200 experience and is happy to take responsibility for business accounts, providing reports and updatesto management in a busy environment.

As Assistant Accountant you will take responsibility for the management of the Sales and Purchase Ledgers and provide support to the Accountant at month end and year end.

Duties for Assistant Accountant:

Responsibility for the Sales Ledger:
Efficiently manage the debtor ledger, resolve queries in a timely and efficient manner.
Distribute customer statements and chasing letters.
Responsibility for the Purchase Ledger:
Produce weekly/monthly payment runs.
Control petty cash, post vouchers to the General Ledger and reconcile at month end.
Process inward receipts (Bacs/cheques) including the banking of cheques.
Daily Bank reconciliation.
Responsibility for the Fixed Asset registers and depreciation calculations.
Provide assistance with the budget and forecasting processes.
Compile monthly draft management accounts.
Assist in month end duties such as balance sheet reconciliations and P&L analysis.
Participate in ad hoc activities and reporting.

Benefits:

Enrolment onto company pension scheme
26 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
Competitive salary
Free on site parking

Person specification for Assistant Accountant:

Experience in a similar role
Knowledge of purchase ledger and credit control
Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise projects to meet tight deadlines
Attention to detail and good recordkeeping skills
Excellent analytical and numeracy skills
Good communication & interpersonal skills
Experience using Sage 200 or equivalent
Strong Excel skills
Ability to complete tasks while maintaining all confidentiality requirements
AAT qualified or in latter stages of study (Level 3 minimum).