Assistant Accountant

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our client''s finance team. This is a key role supporting the Head of Finance with the preparation of monthly management accounts across three companies within the group structure, while also overseeing the day-to-day running of the finance office and managing a small team.The successful candidate will have strong accounting experience, excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage finance processes, reporting deadlines and team responsibilities effectively.Key Responsibilities: Oversee the day-to-day activities of the Finance Department and manage a team of threeSupport the Head of Finance with the preparation of monthly management accountsManage monthly reporting processes and ensure deadlines are achievedMaintain the fixed asset register, ensuring depreciation is correctly accounted forAccount accurately for profit/loss on asset disposalsManage cash flow monitoring, forecasting and reportingComplete monthly control files and balance sheet reconciliationsAdminister the accounting system, including user access and licence updatesEnsure HMRC submissions and payments are completed accurately and on time, including VAT, PAYE, NIC and PSAApprove and process weekly/monthly payment runs and payroll paymentsSupport quarterly VAT return preparationAssist with year-end accounts preparation and external audit requirementsCarry out monthly bank reconciliations across all group entitiesPrepare holiday accrual ..... full job details .....