Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant - Competitve salary + study support South Derbyshire On-site initially - Hybrid after 3 months (3 days office and 2 days from home) Eaton Syalon are working with our South Derbyshire client who are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a permanent basis. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the Accounts Department, ensuring financial information is produced accurately, deadlines are met, and all work complies with Group policies and statutory requirements. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their career within a varied and hands-on accounting role. Key Responsibilities: Assisting the Finance Director with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including journals, reconciliations and variance analysis Daily bank postings and bank reconciliations Producing ad hoc management reports to support the Senior Management Team Assisting with weekly cashflow reporting to Group Preparing quarterly VAT returns for review and submission by the Finance Director Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations Processing bank payments Supporting the year-end audit process Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register, including additions, disposals, depreciation processing and reconciliations to the nominal ledger Assisting with purchase ledger processing, including coding, verification and authorisation of ..... full job details .....