Assistant Accountant, £30-35k + Bonus / Bens, Farnborough
Looking for a well-skilled and motivated Assistant Accountant with at least 2 or 3 years of experience to join the team at this fast-paced business in Farnborough. This is a full-time, permanent, office-based role. The ideal candidate will be organised, efficient, and capable of working independently and as part of a team. You will support the Finance Manager and Finance Director with day-to-day accounting activities and assist the wider team as necessary. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Key Responsibilities:
*Obtain approval, code, and post supplier invoices onto the accounting system
*Generate sales invoices from their bespoke client management system and post to accounting system
*Prepare BACS runs for approval
*Post daily bank receipts and payments to accounting system
*Processing staff mileage and expenses
*Processing company credit card expenses
*Bank reconciliation (multi-currency)
*Updating daily Exchange Rates on all systems
*Supporting the Finance Manager with monthly accounts preparation
*Monitoring daily communications and actioning/responding as needed
*General accounts administration
*Further ad-hoc duties as required
Required Skills:
*At least 2 or 3 years of all-round finance / accounting experience
*Strong numerical and data entry skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
*Excellent time management, multi-tasking and workload prioritisation skills
*Experience working in a fast-paced finance department
*Confident user of Microsoft Office packages (Word, Excel, Outlook) – (Essential)
*Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping (Beneficial)
*A proactive, collaborative approach, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
*Multi-currency experience (Beneficial)
*Must be able to meet Security Clearance requirements
*Background checks will be carried out to include credit checks and 5-year work history
Benefits:
*Hours of work 10am-5pm (plus the occasional extra hour when required)
*Pension 5%
*Death in Service: 4 x basic salary
*Permanent Health Coverage
*Discretionary bonus scheme
*Car parking: Free On site
*Great location and working environment