Assistant Accountant

Kenneth Brian Associates is excited to announce an opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join our client, a prestigious company renowned globally. This position has become available due to the recent launch of a new site.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the financial health of three sites on a daily basis.
• Assist with balance sheet control, risk management, and audit processes.
• Ensure inventory checks adhere to internal standards.
• Manage working capital and conduct ongoing cost reviews.
• Handle Purchase and Sales Ledgers.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience in a similar role
• Capable of working independently and supervising a small team when required.

Typical Daily/Weekly Tasks:

• Coordinate with local management, divisional, and group-level accounting staff to maintain consistency.
• Manage risk and working capital concerns.
• Complete all accounts office tasks accurately and promptly.
• Pursue aged debtors.

Typical Monthly Tasks:

• Reconcile bank statements.
• Reconcile manufacturer bonus debts.
• Support the production of management accounts
• Calculate and post accruals and prepayments.
• Handle demo write-downs.
• Assist with Composite submissions to the Brand.
• Support Sales & Purchase ledger closing.
• Review and report on aged debtors.

Company Benefits:

• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional holiday entitlement.
• Statutory pension scheme.
• Competitive salary range of £30k-£36k, depending on experience.