Accounts Assistant

Position: Accounts Assistant
Reporting To: Financial Accountant
Job Summary: To support the production of weekly, monthly and statutory accounts for a number of cost centres and legal entities; to ensure taxation and statutory reporting requirements are processed on time; to support the development of IT systems and controls particularly with respect to accounting processes and reporting.
Key Responsibilities:Working with The Financial Accountant and the Finance Team:Weekly and Monthly Management Accounts - Ensure timely and accurate sales ledger, purchase ledger and journal processingLedger and balance sheet reconciliationsAnalytical review versus budget and last yearLiaise with internal departments to resolve queries in a timely and efficient mannerEnsuring that accounting records are maintained in accordance with accepted policies and proceduresTaxationPAYE ReturnsVAT ReturnsVIES ReturnsDiesel Rebate ClaimCustoms TAN Account ReconciliationIntercompany TransactionsEnsure accurate and efficient intercompany recording and recharge processRechargesReconciliationsProjects / ReviewsReviewing, developing and implementing appropriate controls and proceduresAR ledger reviewsAP ledger reviewsSupport other ad-hoc tasks and projectsRequirements:Ability to work as part of a team and take direction accuratelyAnalytical thinker and problem solverCompetent IT skills, particularly proficient with spreadsheet softwareHigh level of accuracyExtremely organised in a manner that is easily read by othersTrustworthy and discreet when dealing with confidential informationAdministrative skillsPrevious experience of general accounting IT Skills:PC literacy, MS Outlook, Excel to a high standard and WordProficiency in relevant accounting software, ideally PegasusQualification:AAT or Level 5 and Level 6 Business Administration, book-keeping and finance or Work Experience EquivalentStudying or interested in studying for an accounting technician or accounting qualification
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