Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant Full Time & Office Based 6+ Month Temporary Contract Calne Up to c.£40,000 Are you an experienced accounting professional who is immediately available or on a short notice period? Do you enjoy the variety of both accounting and other office duties? Do you have previous experience with SAP (or at least Sage)? Interested in joining a dynamic business on a 6+ month fixed term contract? If you have answered "Yes" to all of the above, then I would love to hear from you! Our client is a well established business and they are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant on a contract basis. The role is broad and covers several functions which includes the processing of financial transactions, month-end reporting, payroll administration and import/export activities. Key Responsibilities Finance & Accounting • Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and financial reports. • Support the production of monthly Profit & Loss (P&L) statements. • Review, reconcile and amend financial data to ensure accuracy and completeness. • Month-end and year-end financial reporting processes. • Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation. • Process journal entries, accruals, prepayments and account reconciliations as required. • Monitor and manage debtor accounts including credit control and collection activities. • Manage logistics-related financial accounts and cost tracking. • Prepare and upload banking transactions and payment files. • Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies. Payroll & Expenses • Process monthly payroll data and liaise with payroll providers where applicable. • Administer employee expense claims and ensure compliance with company policies. • Verify payroll and expense submissions for accuracy and completeness. • Maintain payroll records and support payroll reporting requirements. Import & Export Administration • Support import and export documentation processes. • Maintain records relating to international shipments, customs documentation and associated costs. Reporting & Data Analysis • Produce daily sales reports and circulate key performance information to management. • Generate regular financial and operational performance reports. • Analyse sales, margins and cost data to support business decision-making. • Assist in the preparation of ad-hoc reports requested by management. HR & General Administration • Provide administrative support to the HR function including maintaining employee records. • Assist with onboarding and general HR administration activities. • Undertake general office and administrative duties as required. Skills & Experience • Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant, Finance Administrator or similar finance role. • Experience with SAP and/or Sage. • Experience processing payroll and employee expenses. • Understanding of import/export administration (desirable). • Exposure to HR administration processes (desirable). • AAT qualified or studying towards a recognised accounting qualification (desirable) • Competent user of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications. • Highly organised and methodical approach to work. • Effective communicator with the ability to work across multiple departments. • Proactive attitude with a willingness to support a wide range of business activities. Thanks for your application! Successful candidates will be contacted within 7 working days of their applications. Should you not hear from us within this time, please assume that your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.