Assistant Accountant
20 days ago
Letchworth Garden City
Assistant AccountantSalary: £30,000 per annumLocation: LetchworthContract: Full-time, Permanent. 9am to 5pm We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to support our Finance Department with a broad range of accounting, administrative, and clerical duties. This role is ideal for someone looking to grow their finance career while contributing to an efficient and well-organised finance function.Key Responsibilities:Accounts Payable & Supplier Management • Process supplier invoices and credit notes using purchase order systems and the purchase ledger on Sage 200, • Manage supplier payments and ensure timely settlements, • Reconcile supplier accounts and resolve any discrepancies, • Perform ad hoc administrative tasks related to supplier managementExpenses, Credit Cards & Banking, • Process, review, and analyse staff expense claims, • Process and monitor staff credit card transactions, • Reconcile bank accounts and investigate variancesMonth-End & Reporting, • Prepare monthly journals, including accruals and prepayments, • Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, • Complete quarterly VAT returns in line with HMRC requirements, • Assist with the processing of monthly payroll, • Collect and maintain accurate data for annual P11D reporting, • Provide support during the year-end financial close processAbout You, • Strong attention to detail and accuracy, • Effective organisational and time-management skills, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team, • Previous experience in a similar finance or accounts role is advantageous, • Experience with Sage 200 is desirableCompany Benefits, • 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, • Contributory Pension Scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Discretionary year-end / performance-related bonus, • Free on-site parking Please apply within