Assistant Accountant

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT REPORTING TO: Financial Controller Working closely as part of a small team in this exciting SME on the outskirts of Colchester, the Assistant Accountant will support the Financial Controller in a range of reporting and general accounting tasks. The position is varied and can offer an increased
scope of work as the individual progresses, with regular exposure to the CFO. Responsible for:
Purchase invoice processing (automated process) and supplier statement reconciliationProcessing / reconciling of credit card transactionsCalculation of prepayments/accruals and posting of journalsBalance sheet reconciliationsMaintaining fixed asset register in conjunction with other departmentsAssisting with year-end audit preparation and tax analysis Person specification:
AAT Level 4 qualified/finalist or equivalent part qual ACA/ACCA.Background in accountancy practice/audit strongly preferred.Accurate, self-starting, conscientious, motivated, approachable.Able to demonstrate initiative and superb attention to detail.Minimum Basic Excel skills (further training support provided).Previous experience of Sage advantageous.Salary and role development commensurate with experience.
Salary: £25-30k dependent on qualifications and experience Location & hours: Fully office based, Mon-Fri, 9am-5.30pm. Please submit a covering letter with your application explaining why you are interested in this role. Please note, applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and visa sponsorship is not available.