Assistant Accountant

The Role

A great entry point opening for a committed studier to complete their professional accountancy qualifications and learning with one of the world's leading manufacturers of communication and electronics products. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role will provide support and assistance to the accounts team including the areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger.

Key Responsibilities

AR duties to include, but not limited to, posting of cash receipts, customer reconciliations, chasing outstanding debtors and processing manual credit card payments in a timely and efficient manner. 
Releasing of orders for sales support team in accordance with the guidelines of the credit control.
Support the AP & AR Manager to ensure the Accounts Payable function runs smoothly with all purchase invoices entered into the Sage X3 ERP system in a timely and efficient manner and to ensure the monthly payment run to Group and third parties is accurate and on time.
Support the Senior Accounts Assistant in processing travel expenses through Concur, reconciliation of company credit cards, payment of expenses and the monthly expense reporting.
Assist with the reconciliation of the recharge accounts.
Assist with multi-currency bank reconciliations covering USD, EUR, GBP and JPY.
Assist the Finance Manager with monthly reporting of the German and Italian branches
Assist with the year end audit.
Any other duties and tasks which may be required by the Manager or the Company.

Successful Applicant

Started study of ACCA or CIMA – foundation level.
Minimum 12 months experience within an accounts environment
Willingness to learn. 
Professional manner. 
Hard worker and reliable. 
Must thrive in environment driven by tight schedules/deadlines and to deliver results. 
Ability to work on own initiative but also a good team player. 
Good problem solver.
Accounting system exposure preferably to SAGE X3 but not essential.
Basic to intermediate level for Microsoft office (365.)


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