Reed are proud to be representing our client, a reputable manufacturer who are based on the outskirts of Newbury in their search for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their expanding team. The succesful candidate must be either part qualified (ACCA/CIMA/AAT) or qualified by experience with a wide working knowledge of accountancy. KEY DUTIES AND

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Fixed Assets. Maintain the fixed asset register. Perform calculations of monthly depreciation charges. Complete month-end journals - fixed asset additions, disposals and depreciation charges.
• Prepayments. Maintain month-end prepayments summary and complete month-end prepayment journals.
• Accounts payable - coding and processing supplier invoices into the ERP and accounting systems. Import into accounting system.
• Accounts payable - coding and processing approved staff expense claims (Barclaycard / cash claims) into the accounting system. Analysis of VAT element of expense claims.
• Accounts payable - create and maintain supplier accounts
• Credit control. Obtaining credit references on prospective customers. Credit limits - setting customer credit limits, reviewing credit limits and customer payment behaviour. Placing overdue customers on stop supply and communicating such to sales team. Chasing overdue customer debts, writing to customers escalating chasing activity.
• Credit control - providing customers with copy invoices; chasing payment of overdue invoices.
• Processing bank receipts and payments in the accounting system - allocating as required.
• Supporting the month-end process - eg travel expense accruals for outstanding Barclaycard claims.
• Monthly Intrastat and VAT returns.
• Support the annual external audits along with documentation gathering, supplier statement reconciliations and query resolution. Annual stocktake attendance.
• General administration - stationery orders, daily post, courier deliveries, coffee/tea.
• Any other ad hoc duties that may come up from time to time and can reasonably be expected for the role and in line with the job holders competences. Is this the job for you? Then please call Harry on or alternatively e-mail