Assistant Accountant
042117029
£30,000 - £34,000 Per Annum
Full Time
Permanent
Cannock, Staffordshire
Accountancy
Posted 4 hours ago
Expires In 29 Days
Job Description
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will have experience in general accounting duties, be confident using Sage software, and demonstrate strong organisational and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
Monitor and respond to queries received via the accounts email in-box.
Post and reconcile all bank account transactions.
Manage credit control — including monthly aged debtor reviews and payment allocations.
Process and code all purchase invoices in Sage, ensuring delivery notes are matched and order statuses are updated.
Reconcile supplier statements, identify and request missing invoices, and manage the weekly payment run.
Prepare and review the aged creditor report.
Maintain accurate nominal ledger records, ensuring all supporting paperwork is filed correctly.
Update and maintain the VAT postponement spreadsheet.
Process credit card transactions — matching receipts and posting to Sage.
Assist with month-end routines, including:
Bank reconciliations and report generation
Posting journals and accruals for invoices and delivery notes
Posting petty cash transactions
Supporting month-end reporting to Head Office
Generate and email debtor statements on the first working day after bank postings and reconciliations are complete.
Candidate Requirements
AAT qualified / part-qualified, or a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar accounting/ finance/bookkeeping role.
Proficient in Sage accounting software (essential).
Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
This is an office based position working Monday to Thursday 9am - 5.00pm, Friday 9.00am - 3pm
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