Assistant Accountant

An opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join an established business in Altrincham.

This key role is to support the accountant in the financial control of the business; ensuring all given tasks are carried out accurately and efficiently.

Duties & responsibilities

Assist in monthly management accounts preparation

Reconcile Contracts module periodically to ensure procedures are being followed

Reconcile and clear Nominal Ledger accounts as instructed

Control hire fleet – invoicing, on and off hiring, asset register

Input and code cash book payments/receipts

Maintain accurate Fixed Asset/Demo/SDH/Used Write Down schedules

Support any data entry into computer system

Assist in preparation of year end accounts

Maintain Company petty cash records

Administer insurances, Company vehicle records, MOTs and Taxes

Prepare VAT return quarterly

Prepare Bank reconciliation

Periodically check petty cash/parts floats

To be aware of company policy relating to Health and Safety

Complete monthly Salesmen commission sheets for management approval

Complete analysis as required

Complete monthly Sales Reconciliation to Purchase ledger following up outstanding items

Allocate monthly support received from manufacturer and issue lists of outstanding support and chase sales management/manufacturer for outstanding items

Reconcile physical stock costs to vehicle stock module

Release ‘Cost of Sale Provisions’ from stock module upon internal charge from Service Dept and verify discrepancies

Visit other depots periodically to perform and reconcile stock checks

Raise supplier payments on bank after carrying out necessary checks

Raise customer refunds on bank after carrying out necessary checks

Deputise for Accountant in their absence

Any other ad-hoc tasks as may be required

As a recruitment specialist with over 26 years of local experience, I work closely with each Client and Candidate to understand each of their personal requirements. Should this position not fit your criteria as a Candidate, but you are seeking a new opportunity, please do not hesitate to get in touch for a thorough and confidential discussion on future roles and opportunities your new employer

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