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Assistant Accountant

Greenwell Gleeson
Birmingham, UK
£30,000 – £34,000
6 days ago
hybrid

Skills & Technologies

GoLogisticsAccountingNetSuiteManagement AccountsVATSalesData ProtectionReportingProblem Solving

Job Description

Greenwell Gleeson are recruiting for a large logistics business based near Birmingham Business Park to recruit an Assistant Accountant This role is an urgent requirement, therefore, the ideal candidate will be available to either start immediately or at short notice.

Hybrid working available once 6 month probation has passed, offering 2 days working from home. Study Support also available.

Reporting into the Finance Manager, duties will include

To manage the overall general ledger including sales ledger, purchase ledger and cashbooks up to trial balance stage. To manage key monthly control account reconciliations To administer financial aspects of centrally held accounts To ensure that credit control duties are carried out on a regular basis. To administer the businesses expenses policy. To assist with the preparation of accurate, timely, relevant management accounts Preparation and reconciliation of schedules to post nominal ledger journals for accruals and prepayments Reconciliation of VAT control accounts and investigate any discrepancies Completion of quarterly VAT returns Reconcile inter-company accounts monthly

Skills, Knowledge and Qualities

Able to work well under pressure to high corporate standards Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Displays a positive attitude and a pro-active approach to problem solving Systematic approach in following documented processes Ability to foster good working relationships across departments and maintain discretion at all times All round accounts experience in Sales/Purchase ledger and Credit Control VAT accounting knowledge is essential for successful performance in this role Experience of NetSuite accounting desirable but not essential

Greenwell Gleeson Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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