Full job descriptionMy client is a family-oriented business based in Daventry looking for a motivated and organised Assistant Accountant to join their friendly team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role and wants to be involved in all aspects of finance within a small business environment.
Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in the day-to-day financial operations while supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts.
Key Responsibilities
*Managing the Accounts Payable (AP) function, including processing supplier invoices and preparing payment runs.
*Managing the Accounts Receivable (AR) function, including raising sales invoices, allocating receipts and chasing outstanding payments.
*Performing bank, supplier and customer account reconciliations.
*Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring transactions are recorded correctly.
*Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
*Supporting month-end and year-end processes.
*Processing journals, accruals and prepayments where required.
*Assisting with cash flow reporting and financial analysis.
*Liaising with suppliers, customers and internal departments to resolve finance queries.
*Supporting continuous improvements to finance processes and procedures.
*Providing general administrative support to the finance function as required.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
*AAT Qualified or QBE with extensive relevant experience
*Good working knowledge of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
*Experience carrying out reconciliations.
*An understanding of month-end processes and management accounts.
*Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
*Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, experience with SAP would be advantageous.
*A proactive attitude and the ability to work independently as well as part of a small team.
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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.