Assistant Accountant

High Wycombe Temporary View Job Description
My client is looking for an experienced part qualified assistant accountant for a 3 month temporary position who can start ASAP.
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About Our Client

This organisation has offices all over the UK and globally with a large finance department.

Job Description

Duties for the Assistant Accountant:

  • Manage bank transactions including cash book entries, payments, reconciliations, and resolving queries.
  • Maintain the fixed asset register, ensuring assets are recorded, depreciated monthly, and accruals are posted.
  • Support inventory processes by analysing stock data, auditing counts, and reconciling inventory accounts.
  • Handle month-end tasks such as accruals, VAT journal postings, and payroll journal entries.
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts including sundry debtors and overhead re allocations.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies for asset approvals and inventory procedures.
  • Assist with lease accounting by calculating interest depreciation for car leases.
  • Collaborate with the finance team to ensure accurate financial reporting and smooth operations.



The Successful Applicant

A successful Assistant Accountant should have:

  • Relevant educational qualifications in accounting or finance.
  • Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.
  • A strong understanding of accounting principles and practices.
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.



What's on Offer

Benefits for the Assistant Accountant:

  • Competitive salary in the range of £16 -£20 per hour.
  • Temporary role with opportunity to gain experience.
  • Friendly and supportive work culture in High Wycombe.
  • Free on site parking.
  • Hybrid working.



Contact
Samantha Hayes-Brown
Quote job ref
JN-062025-6764818
Phone number
+441189337032

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Assistant
Sector
Business Services
Location
High Wycombe
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Samantha Hayes-Brown
Consultant phone
+441189337032
Job reference
JN-062025-6764818