We are delighted to be working with a fantastic Lowestoft based business as they look to appoint an Assistant Accountant. The Assistant Accountant will be involved in all day-to-day finance activities, ledgers, processes, controls and month end. In addition, the role is to provide a good solid reporting and financial management source for all projects works via a proactive hands-on approach.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, the successful applicant will be responsible for the following duties:

Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation of timely and accurate monthly management accounts and budgets, and financial forecasts
• Cash flow monitoring and forecasting (multi-currency)
• Project costs tracking, month end project revenue recognition, project cost accruals
• Review of Monthly Project P&Ls with analysis versus budget or forecast
• Complete month end journals and nominal account reconciliations.
• Complete and assist with completion of Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Perform reconciliations of Asset Registers, Purchase, Stock, Nominal ledgers, ensuring accurate transaction processing & timely period close
• Ensuring consistent and efficient accounting processes and internal controls are in place and procedures are adhered to
• Cover and assistance on Purchase Ledger and Purchase Order processing
• Assist with external audit, liaising with group and to ensure smooth audit of annual financial statements

Person Specific:

• Working towards full qualification (part qualified or AAT level) with 3 – 5 years’ experience within accounts OR 5+ year plus broad-spectrum experience in accounting role
• General accounts (SAGE system is used)
• P&L
• Strong background in management accounting and controls.
• Problem solving and solution experience
• Fast paced Initiative and proactive
• Positive approach and work ethic
• Flexible approach to work

For more information contact Safron @ Atkinson Moss