Assistant Accountant

An opportunity has arisen to join an exciting, fast paced business as an Assistant Accountant. The company are based in Orpington, and this is a newly created role due to growth.

This is an SME business so the role will be very hands-on reporting directly to the Financial Controller.

Duties include:

Assist with accruals, prepayments and fixed asset schedules.

Prepare bank reconciliation schedules and supplier and customer ageing reports.

Support departmental expenditure analysis and management accounts preparation.

Prepare bank reconciliation schedules and supplier and customer ageing reports.

Review transactions and invoices for correct VAT information; chase missing VAT invoices.

Prepare transaction listings and schedules for VAT review.

Process purchase invoices, sales invoices and credit notes in Xero, coded to the correct entity, nominal and department.

Maintain the purchase and sales ledgers and accurate supplier records.

Daily or weekly bank reconciliations

Reconcile company credit cards, AMEX, and payment processors.

Investigate unmatched transactions and maintain supplier and customer reconciliations.

Assist with intercompany reconciliations, including multi-currency transactions.

Collect monthly payroll information and prepare payroll input schedules.

Reconcile payroll to Xero and assist with pension reconciliations.

Maintain employee expense records and supporting documentation.

Suitable candidates will be an ACCA/CIMA/ACA studier or at least AAT level 4 qualified. Experience using Xero is also essential. In return you will receive a competitive salary and benefits package to be discussed at interview stage. As above this is a hands-on role, so whilst you will be supporting the Financial Controller with reporting, you will also be responsible for high volume transactional accounting.

The company also offer a hybrid model with 1 day working from home. This really is a great opportunity for someone looking to going an exciting and growing business!

Please note due to the expected high volume of applicants only suitable candidates will be contacted