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Assistant Accountant

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: NE42, Prudhoe, Northumberland

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Jackson Hogg is partnering with a fantastic client in Prudhoe on the appointment of an Assistant Accountant. The Assistant Accountant is responsible for supporting the finance function by maintaining accurate financial records, with a focus on sales ledger, purchase ledger, bank reconciliations, and assisting with month-end processes including accruals and prepayments.

Salary: £30,000–£35,000 per annum

Reporting To: Financial Controller

Key Responsibilities

Sales Ledger

  * Raise and process sales invoices accurately and in a timely manner

  * Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding debts

  * Allocate incoming payments and reconcile customer accounts

  * Resolve invoice queries in collaboration with internal teams and customers

Purchase Ledger

  * Process supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding and authorisation

  * Prepare and process supplier payment runs

  * Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies

  * Maintain up-to-date and accurate supplier records

  * Processing of expenses and credit card transactions

  * Preparation of supplier payment runs

Bank Reconciliations

  * Perform regular bank reconciliations

  * Investigate and resolve any discrepancies

  * Post bank transactions to the accounting system

Month-End

  * Assist the Management Accountant with preparation of accruals and prepayments

  * Support the Management Accountant with month-end close processes

  * Maintain supporting schedules and documentation

Key Skills & Experience

  * Previous experience in a finance or accounts assistant role

  * Good understanding of sales and purchase ledger processes

  * Experience with bank reconciliations

  * Basic knowledge of accruals and prepayments

  * AAT (or working towards)

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