My client is a small but well regarded and rapidly expanding business based in Bedfordshire.

Due to expansion they now have a vacancy for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join the business on a temp to perm basis.

Job Purpose:

To provide support and deputise when required for the Finance Manager, support with month end management accounts as well as internal and external financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

. Support production of monthly management accounts and the month end process
. Journal posting
. Accruals and prepayments
. Balance sheet reconciliations
. Intercompany recharges and agreement of intercompany balances
. Bank reconciliations
. Maintaining fixed assets register including calculation and posting of depreciation
. Assist with statutory annual audit preparation
. Support the budget process
. Assist with financial analysis
. Other reports to support the Finance Manager and the wider business

Key Requirements:

. Experience in a similar role, with exposure to Month End Management Accounts
. AAT qualification or similar
. Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and ideally accounting / ERP software systems
. High level of attention to detail with excellent organisation skills
. Ability to communicate effectively both internally and externally and with all levels of an organisation
. Excellent analytical and problem solving skills, with an ability to present financial information in a structured manner
. Good work ethic and flexibility