Assistant Accountant

In this varied and hands-on role, you will: • Maintain accurate ledgers for multiple entities delivering accuracy and on time information • Ensure accurate journals are posted in a timely manner across the group • Complete month-end balance sheet reconciliations Accounts Payable • Accurately input data and supplier information into financial systems, maintaining strong financial controls in line with group policy • Ensure goods and services are receipted promptly and accurately within the business • Review and match supplier invoices to approved purchase orders and goods receipts • Work closely with internal teams and external suppliers to resolve PO, receipting, and invoice queries • Identify opportunities to improve P2P processes, controls, and system efficiency • Take ownership of timely expense processing and payment planning through NetSuite • Review company credit card activity to ensure transactions are accurately coded and posted to the correct cost centres and general ledger accounts • Support the administration of the company credit card programme, including issuing new cards, cancelling cards, maintaining cardholder records, and ensuring compliance with group credit card policy • Ensure bank transactions are processed in the accounting system and complete month end bank reconciliations for all currencies • Perform statement reconciliations and maintain well-managed, up to date supplier accounts • Monitor and maintain a clean Accounts Payable inbox, responding promptly to queries and maintaining excellent relationships Accounts Receivable • Upload and maintain daily sales data within the Sales Database to ensure accurate and timely reporting • Process and reconcile daily sales transactions, ensuring accuracy and completeness of revenue data • Raise and process customer invoices accurately and in accordance with agreed terms • Allocate customer receipts and reconcile customer accounts on a timely basis • Assist with month-end accounts receivable close, ensuring all sales, receipts, and reconciliations are completed within reporting deadlines • Maintain accurate customer account records and ensure compliance with internal controls and financial procedures • Monitor and maintain a clean Accounts Receivable inbox, responding promptly to queries and maintaining excellent relationships What we are looking for: • A proactive approach to tasks and ability to use own initiative to problem solve • AAT qualification (or working towards) • Proven experience in both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable • Strong attention to detail with a strong numerical aptitude and financial integrity • Strong and clear communication skills with experience of dealing with internal and external stakeholders • Ability to work independently and as part of a team • Software proficiency using financial systems such as NetSuite and intermediate use of Microsoft Excel