Accounts Assistant

Position: Accounting Assistant Location: Newmarket Free Parking Hours: Full-Time A newly created role within the management team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional who's looking to develop their career within an exciting and supportive environment. This is a development-focused role, ideal for a part-qualified accountant eager to gain hands-on experience in a variety of accounting functions. Preparation of Accounts: Preparing accounts to trial balance stage and beyond. Reconciling all Nominal Ledger Control Accounts, and preparing Accruals and Prepayments. Purchase Ledger: Full management of the purchase ledger, from invoice coding and authorisation to posting and payment. Cash Book: Maintaining the Cash Book, performing regular bank reconciliations, etc. Sales Ledger: Managing Debtors Control Reconciliations, overseeing the automated warning letter system, and handling credit control. VAT Returns: Managing VAT and EC Sales Returns. Representative Expenses: Processing and analysing monthly reports, including Barclay card reconciliations. Royalties & Commissions: Handling monthly processing and analysis of royalty payments and agent commissions. Fixed Assets & Depreciation: Managing asset registers and calculating monthly depreciation charges. Stock Valuations: Preparing regular stock valuations and maintaining stock control accounts. Spreadsheet Management: Maintaining various spreadsheet controls essential for accounting processes. Qualifications: Part-qualified accountant or qualified AAT/ACCA/CIMA Strong understanding of accounting principles with the ability to prepare accounts to trial balance stage and beyond. IT Skills: Proficiency in relevant accounting software and spreadsheet management. Personal Qualities Enthusiastic & Self-Motivated: Driven and passionate about taking on new responsibilities. Accurate & Reliable: You have a keen eye for detail and a commitment to accuracy. Interpersonal Skills: A team player who communicates effectively and is willing to step in and help where needed. Adaptable & Multitasking: Able to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Benefits: Profit-Related Bonus Scheme, Contributory Pension, Part-Funded Medical Cover, Life Insurance, Sick Pay If you're ready to advance your career and take on a varied and rewarding role in the accounting field, please send an updated copy of your CV to (url removed) or apply below