Assistant Accountant

CMA recruitment Group is delighted to be supporting our Poole, Dorset client who is currently looking for a part time stand alone Assistant Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis. With their current Accountant retiring they are looking for someone to join their team to receive a good level of hand over and take over the day to day ownership of the accounts function. This is a great role for someone who enjoys taking ownership working in a standalone position. This position is 22-26 hours per week. 

What will the Assistant Accountant role involve?

• Manage and maintain purchase and sales ledgers, including occasional invoicing
• Process payroll and handle HR-related tasks
• Post and reconcile bank transactions
• Oversee petty cash and Amex transactions
• Prepare and file monthly VAT and CIS returns
• Post and reconcile journals and inter-company accounts
• Generate and analyse financial reports
• Conduct monthly reconciliations of control accounts and assist with year-end reports
• Provide support for various administrative functions as needed

Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Accountant vacancy:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Proactive, forward-thinking and able to anticipate needs
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Additional benefits and information for the role of Assistant Accountant:

• Enjoy a standalone role with the freedom to take full ownership and make the role your own
• Benefit from a thorough hand-over as the current incumbent retires
• Options for flexible working arrangements
• Competitive pay
• Salary dependent on experience

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