We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join a leading creative event studio based in Guildford. As the business continues to grow, they are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to support the finance team and ensure the financial health and stability of the business.
The Assistant Accountant plays a crucial role in supporting the Head of Finance and the Management Team by accurately processing financial data, facilitating an efficient month-end close, preparing and maintaining financial reports, and handling bookkeeping and accounting duties.
Key Responsibilities:
* Process and enter purchase invoices into Xero

* Post daily bank entries to Xero and reconcile bank accounts and corporate credit cards

* Monitor and manage Accounts@ and Purchasing@ email accounts

* Create and maintain supplier accounts within Xero

* Create and administer tracking codes within Xero

* Perform supplier statement reconciliations

* Report on debtors and creditors including handling credit control and reconcile debtors’ accounts

* Prepare and process weekly payment runs to suppliers

* Collaborate with the events team to ensure all payments have matching receipts

* Complete financial reports regularly and provide information to the Management Team

* Assist with forecasting and budgeting and conduct year-end analysis

* Work with the events team to ensure accurate month-end event accruals

* Maintain the company fixed asset register and post depreciation journals

* Complete other month-end accrual and prepayment journals

* Reconcile allocated balance sheet accounts monthly, taking appropriate action on reconciling items

* Perform general office duties and undertake other reasonable duties as necessary to meet the needs of the business

Skills and Qualifications:
* AAT qualified, part-qualified, or qualified by experience

* Good bookkeeping skills

* Experience processing purchase invoices

* Bank account and credit card reconciliation experience

* Good knowledge of VAT

* Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

* Effective communication and interpersonal skills

* Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure

* Experience with Xero (desirable)

* Experience in events and hospitality (desirable)

* Improvement-driven mindset (desirable)

* Study support will be considered

For more information on this Assistant Accountant position please contact Matthew Molgaard at Brandgaard Recruitment