Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant, Salary: Up to £24k + Excellent benefits package, 33 days holiday inc. bh, Based in Stockton on Tees (Preston Farm Industrial Estate)

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to work for a leading national hire business who are part of a global group. We are keen to hear from candidates with Accounts Assistant or similar experience, with an AAT qualification (or working towards). The role will support the Accounting team in providing management reporting to the business, including month end journal processing and management accounts reviews with analytical support. Also provide support for balance sheet reconciliations and explaining variances to Group and external auditors.

Accounts Assistant key duties;

• Carry out month end processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including month end journals, analysis of accruals/prepayments and standardised financial reporting.
• Work closely with branch and other support centre staff to investigate, understand and resolve variances vs budget and month end queries.
• Completion of balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support branch teams during monthly stock counts, understand and resolve stock variances.
• Completion of Government Returns.
• Cash forecast reporting.
• Running of weekly internal reports.
• Reviewing and coding of invoices.
• Participate in annual audit.
• Provide support to the Accounts Payable department during busy periods.

Candidate requirements;

• Experience in an Accounts Assistant or similar role.
• AAT qualification or working towards
• Proficiency in IT and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel).

If this sounds like the opportunity you have been looking for then please apply by attaching your CV.

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