Assistant Accountant

Elevation Recruitment Group Accountancy & Finance is working with an innovative, forward thinking Logistics business, based in the Doncaster area, as they expand their team with an ambitious, commercially aware Assistant Accountant.

Reporting into the Head of Group Finance, you will be responsible for providing key support to management as well as the Management Accountants, ensuring the accurate completion of all monthly reconciliations.

Duties & responsibilities will include:

*Ensure accurate entry of journals including posting of relevant cash and bank transactions, accruals and prepayments and other related expense balances
*Calculating monthly accounting entries in line with both local Group accounting standards
*Maintenance of general ledger accounts, financial databases, accounting records and other relevant databases
*Creation and completion of month end conversion tools for assigned entities
*Preparation of assigned balance sheet reconciliations, including monthly variance analysis and rectification of any highlighted errors or miscoding
*Providing relevant financial information for budget and forecasting
*Processing bank transactions and monitoring bank account movements for all clearing accounts
*Preparation of bank and cash-pool reconciliations on a periodic basis
*Perform administrative duties for banking facilities
*Work with Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable regarding any related queries
*Processing of bank payments, including ad-hoc supplier payments and payroll related balances
*Preparation of VAT clearing account reconciliations
*Work closely with the wider finance team and also cross-functionally with other departments to deliver value added outputs and resolve any relevant queries
*Input into preparation of various external reporting and/or regulatory returns

The ideal candidate:

*Part Qualified Accountant - studying towards CIMA/ACCA
*Ability to work well in fast paced, demanding environments
*Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel
*Good communicator - confidence liaising with individuals at all levels

As well as offering a generous annual leave entitlement, company pension scheme and other attractive benefits, this role does include full study support!

If you feel that you have the relevant skills to be considered for this position, please feel free to apply today! Alternatively you can contact Stef Walker at Elevation Recruitment Group to discuss the position in more detail on 01709 723 248.