Assistant Accountant

An opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join an established business in Altrincham.

This key role is to support the accountant in the financial control of the business; ensuring all given tasks are carried out accurately and efficiently.

Duties & responsibilities: 

Assist in monthly management accounts preparation
Reconcile Contracts module periodically to ensure procedures are being followed
Reconcile and clear Nominal Ledger accounts as instructed
Control hire fleet – invoicing, on and off hiring, asset register
Input and code cash book payments/receipts
Maintain accurate Fixed Asset/Demo/SDH/Used Write Down schedules
Support any data entry into computer system
Assist in preparation of year end accounts
Maintain Company petty cash records
Administer insurances, Company vehicle records, MOTs and Taxes
Prepare VAT return quarterly
Prepare Bank reconciliation
Periodically check petty cash/parts floats
To be aware of company policy relating to Health and Safety
Complete monthly Salesmen commission sheets for management approval
Complete analysis as required
Complete monthly Sales Reconciliation to Purchase ledger following up outstanding items
Allocate monthly support received from manufacturer and issue lists of outstanding support and chase sales management/manufacturer for outstanding items
Reconcile physical stock costs to vehicle stock module
Release ‘Cost of Sale Provisions’ from stock module upon internal charge from Service Dept and verify discrepancies
Visit other depots periodically to perform and reconcile stock checks
Raise supplier payments on bank after carrying out necessary checks
Raise customer refunds on bank after carrying out necessary checks
Deputise for Accountant in their absence
Any other ad-hoc tasks as may be required 
As a recruitment specialist with over 26 years of local experience, I work closely with each Client and Candidate to understand each of their personal requirements. Should this position not fit your criteria as a Candidate, but you are seeking a new opportunity, please do not hesitate to get in touch for a thorough and confidential discussion on future roles and opportunities your new employer

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