Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant
Wadebridge, Cornwall
Part-Time (3 days per week) - Permanent
£35,000 - £40,000 per annum (pro rata)

Our client, a well-established and innovative organisation, is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their forward-thinking finance function on a part-time, permanent basis. The position is offered across three days, with the potential for additional days if required.

The role of Assistant Accountant is a varied role, responsible for supporting the Finance Manager and wider team with the day-to-day management of the accounts, as well as assisting with more advanced reporting and year-end requirements. The successful candidate will have excellent technical and organisational skills, together with the confidence to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

The Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparation of monthly management accounts & stakeholder reporting.
• Supporting annual accounts preparation and liaising with external auditors.
• Producing quarterly VAT returns and assisting with corporation tax returns.
• Assisting with project costing, analysis, and budgeting.
• Maintaining purchase and sales ledgers, including invoicing and reconciliations.
• Posting journals for wages, petty cash, receipts, and other transactions.
• Monitoring and reporting on debtors and creditors.
• Handling supplier and customer queries and resolving discrepancies.
• Assisting with wider administrative and office support tasks including travel arrangements, timesheet entry, and vehicle management.

The Candidate:

• Part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA, or fully qualified AAT (or equivalent qualifications) will also be considered.
• Experience using Accounting Software e.g. Sage (Line 50).
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to develop reports and support process improvements.
• Strong communication skills, able to liaise effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Previous audit experience would be advantageous.

If you would like to know more about this Part-time Accounts Assistant opportunity, please get in touch with Rachel Dawson, here at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment.

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