Assistant Accountant

Our client is looking for an Assistant Accountant in Guildford that’s four days in the office and one day remote. Fantastic package, great benefits. The right candidate will be involved in various aspects of management and financial accounting tasks. Company Benefits: * Working week is 4 days in the office and one day remote. * Study Support is available. * Working hours 9am – 5pm * Wellbeing Subsidy * Corporate Gym Membership * Virtual GP * Optional Private Medical & Dental Insurance * Non-contributory Pension & Discretionary Bonus * Life Assurance, Critical Illness & Income Protection * Season Ticket Loan & Electric Vehicle Scheme Key Responsibilities: * Liaising with Operation Team to ensure effective and timely reconciliations of Invoice Discounting Receivables books. * Bank reconciliations – multiple currencies. * Assist with month-end activities such as journals entries, prepayment and accruals. * Ownership of Accounts Payable activities. * Laise with counterparties regarding intercompany transactions. * Balance sheet reconciliations with appropriate commentary and production of relevant schedules. * Business Partnering with Operations, Sales, Management and other teams within the company. * Preparation of the various reports and analysis that the business require each month and addressing any follow up queries. * Production of quarterly VAT returns and related reporting. * Preparation of information for the external financial audit. * Involvement in production of statutory accounts. * Assisting with the preparation of external reporting to the British Business Bank. * Assistance with preparation of a budget on an annual basis reflecting the expected growth in income and costs for the next financial year, liaising with the business as necessary to confirm any changes. * Assisting in various projects that the Finance department undertakes as and when required. * Other ad-hoc tasks, as requested. Experience and Skills Requirements * Strong problem solving and analytical skills. * Ability to meet deadlines and take ownership of tasks. * Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, in particular Microsoft Excel. * Team player with a can-do attitude and who always acts with integrity. If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted