Assistant Accountant

~ 100% onsite role in Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
~ Temporary role; circa. 3 month initial duration
~ Salary up to �21.20 p/h + holiday pay (PAYE)
~ Immediate start
~ Early finish on Fridays!
Are you super savvy with reconciliations, happy to assist with month-end, and available & ready to get stuck in straight away? If so, this role could be just the ticket!
We are delighted to be assisting a long-standing client with their search for an Assistant Accountant to help out in the short-to-medium term whilst they undergo a departmental restructure; the initial contract duration will be circa. 3 months, but could well be extended or even lead to a permanent role for the right candidate.
Key duties will include:
- Using SAGE to produce invoices
- Manage bank payments & reconciliations, including foreign currency payments
- Posting month end journals and assisting up to trial balance
- Reconciling supplier statements
- Corresponding with customers to ensure payment of invoices
- Generalist support in the accounts department, as directed by the Group FD
In order to be considered, you need to have:
- Significant experience in a similar role
- Strong communication skills
- A diligent, professional approach to work
- Knowledge of Microsoft packages, and proficiency in using Excel (e.g., Pivot tables, lookups)
- Accountancy qualifications would be advantageous but aren't essential
This is a fantastic opportunity for a progressive & ambitious accounts professional to further develop and grow their skill set, as part of a highly experienced and super friendly team, within a manufacturing business that has sat at the forefront of their industry for over 25 years!
**Unfortunately we cannot consider candidates requiring sponsorship or relocation, due to the tight timeline on this one.