Assistant Accountant

Sewell Wallis is working exclusively with a growing, PE-backed business based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, who are looking to add an Assistant Accountant to their dynamic team. This role poses a brilliant opportunity for an ambitious candidate to work under an excellent mentor in a varied, progressive position.The opportunity has come as a result of several internal promotions and has opened the door for an existing Assistant Accountant to take the next step in their career, or an Accounts Assistant who is looking to gain exposure in a more advanced role. What will you be doing?Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, including journals, accruals, prepayments and supporting schedules.Prepare and maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring balances are accurate, supported and investigated where required.Assist with month-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and financial information is completed accurately.Maintain fixed asset records, including additions, disposals and depreciation postings where required.Prepare working papers and schedules to support internal review, external audit and year-end reporting.Work with operational teams to resolve finance queries and improve understanding of finance processes.Help ensure financial controls, authorisation procedures and company policies are followed consistently.Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls and increase efficiency within the finance function.What ..... full job details .....