Assistant Accountant

Our client is a well-regarded business operating within the service industry with their UK Head Office ideally situated in Leicestershire. As a result of growth, Nenebrook (NRG) have been engaged to assist with the recruitment of a Assistant Accountant to join the business on a full time permanent basis. Overview This varied role supports the processing of business and client account transactions, preparation of monthly accounts, monthly payrolls, bank reconciliation, and financial reporting. Accounts preparation Process and reconcile commission statements Reconcile debtors’ control accounts and associated balances Reconcile creditors’ control accounts and associated balances Prepare and post prepayments and accruals Complete fixed asset reconciliations Prepare draft quarterly VAT returns for VAT-registered entities Complete full intercompany reconciliations Post journal entries accurately and in a timely manner Transaction processing Process sales invoices in Sage and maintain supporting Excel records Process purchase invoices and arrange supplier payments Perform bank, purchase ledger, and sales ledger reconciliations Raise and bank cheques where required Post daily client account transactions into Sage Maintain accurate financial records in Sage and Excel Facilitate movement of client monies in line with SSAS, SIPP and investment compliance

requirements Manage fee collections Handle petty cash Maintain filing systems and support general administrative finance tasks Payroll Prepare pension and partner payrolls Process PAYE for pensions and partners Complete payroll year-end procedures and associated annual tasks Reporting Produce sales reports Contribute to preparation of the monthly business pack Additional

duties Support annual business audits as required Assist with finance-related projects or tasks at the request of the Finance Director. The ideal will be working towards AAT / ACCA / CIMA if not already qualified and ideally have at least 3-5 years prior

experience gained within a similar position (likely to be Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant). Those that are QBE but demonstrate suitable

experience will be considered. Previous

experience of using Sage would be a major advantage however is not essential In return this position is offering a basic salary of up to £42,000 + excellent

benefits