### Exciting Opportunity: Assistant Accountant

Join our  clients dynamic UK Finance team as an Assistant Accountant! Take charge of our clients accounting activities and play a key role in their financial operations.

**Key Responsibilities:**
- **Clerical Functions:** Maintain AR, AP, Cash, and Fixed Assets ledgers, ensuring timely closure and opening.
- **Month-End Management:** Handle month-end accounting for group companies, produce P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statements, and operational cost statements with insights.
- **Reconciliations:** Ensure accurate reconciliation of the general ledger.
- **Journal Entries:** Produce month-end and year-end journals to meet accounting standards.
- **Process Improvement:** Identify and implement areas for process enhancement.
- **Tax Management:** Oversee VAT and Corporation tax cycles.
- **Payment Runs:** Ensure timely payments to key suppliers and HMRC.
- **Internal Controls:** Maintain adherence to internal control systems, providing auditors and directors with confidence in transaction accuracy.
- **Audit Support:** Manage audit queries and provide timely information to auditors.
- **Team Support:** Offer assistance and support to other team members as needed.

**Skills & Experience Required:**
- GCSEs or equivalent.
- Relevant accounting and ledger experience.
- AAT qualification preferred but not essential.
- Experience in various sectors is a plus.
- Process development experience.

**Key Competencies:**
- Openness to ideas
- Analytical problem solving
- Teamwork and integrity
- Organizational skills
- Initiative

**Why Join Us?**
Be part of a forward-thinking company that values continuous improvement and team development. Apply now to make a significant impact in our finance department and advance your career!

**Note:** This job description provides a general guide and may be adjusted as needed.