Job Title: Assistant Accountant
Location: Harrogate
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)
Hybrid: 1 day per week following probation

Our client is a well established importer and distributor, supplying products wherever and whenever they are needed. The business supports suppliers and stockholders across a diverse customer base and with ambitious growth plans and a strong market presence, offers a stable, professional and forward thinking working environment.

As Assistant Accountant, you will play a key role within a small, collaborative finance team, reporting directly to the Financial Controller. You will be responsible for ensuring accounting records are accurate, up to date and reported in a timely manner while working closely with internal departments. This role is ideal for a proactive, detail focused individual with strong Excel skills who enjoys variety, responsibility and involvement across the full accounting cycle.

Key Responsibilities:
*Maintain accurate accounting records, including bank postings and reconciliations.
*Manage foreign currency bookings for stock purchases and process related transactions.
*Book stock onto the stock system and reconcile with the finance system.
*Process payments for approval and support stock taking activities.
*Prepare month end accounts including depreciation, accruals and prepayments.
*Complete balance sheet reconciliations and support group compliance and monthly reporting.
*Prepare VAT returns and quarterly corporation tax payments on account.
*Assist with year end audits and liaise with auditors as required.
*Support budgeting, forecasting and ad hoc financial reporting.
*Manage sales and purchase ledgers for trading and mill contracts.
*Provide day to day operational cover for the Finance Assistant, handling general finance queries.
*Liaise with internal teams as well as external stakeholders such as HMRC, banks, insurers, customers and vendors.
Skills & Experience:
*Highly accurate with strong attention to detail and excellent numerical skills.
*Confident Excel user with experience working across finance systems.
*Proactive self starter who takes ownership and works well independently.
*Strong communicator, comfortable liaising with both internal and external stakeholders.
*Team player who collaborates effectively across departments.
*Organised, reliable and able to manage multiple priorities to meet deadlines.
*Previous experience in an accounting or finance role is essential.
As Assistant Accountant, you’ll receive a competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experience, alongside a supportive and professional working environment. This role offers excellent exposure across finance, the opportunity to develop your technical skills and play a key part in supporting ongoing business growth.

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