Accounts Assistant

CV-Library • Royston, Hertfordshire • 2h ago

Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties are proud to be working in partnership with a fast-growing SME to recruit an ambitious and inquisitive Accounts Assistant who is keen to add value, proactively solve problems and develop their finance career within a dynamic environment.

Role

Working closely with the Head of Finance, you will support the day-to- day running of the finance function while gaining exposure to all aspects of accounts, including month-end and reporting.

Responsibilities for the Accounts Assistant include:

Support the production of monthly management accounts from transactional level through to final reporting
Maintain the purchase, sales and general ledger
Manage accounts receivable and payable, including credit control and chasing outstanding debt
Process sales and purchase invoices, receipts and payments
Assist with VAT returns (UK & Ireland)
Perform multi-currency reconciliations
Prepare audit files and support year-end processes
Produce royalty reporting and support Amazon-related reporting
Assist with cash flow monitoring and internal reporting
Support the Head of Finance with ad hoc financial tasks and process improvements

Profile

Proven experience within an Accounts Assistant role (not entry-level)
Strong understanding of bookkeeping fundamentals, AR/AP and credit control
Experience supporting or producing management accounts end-to-end
Experience with VAT returns and reconciliations
Strong IT skills, including Excel
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Able to work both independently and within a small team in a fast-paced environment
Ambitious, proactive, and keen to learn and progress