Assistant Accountant

Norwich

£32,500 | Permanent | Full Time 

Keeler Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a well-established, family-owned business with the recruitment of a newly created Assistant Accountant position within their busy Accounts Team.

Key responsibilities:

- Daily authorisation of payments

- Completing Balance Sheet reconciliations, including providing clear narratives and following up outstanding items

- Supporting the Accountant with the preparation of accruals and prepayments

- Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts

- Responding to management queries relating to financial information

- Monitoring outstanding debts and reporting on aged or overdue balances

- Identifying opportunities to improve financial and operational processes

- Supporting the analysis and review of existing procedures and controls

- Highlighting discrepancies, potential issues or concerns to management, including any potential fraud

- Providing financial and analytical information to support operational decision-making

- Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation in line with company and legal requirements

About you:

- AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent is preferred, although candidates who are qualified by experience will also be considered

- Previous experience within a busy finance or accounts environment

- Strong numerical and analytical skills

- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

- Honest, reliable and professional with strong integrity

- A flexible, positive and 'can-do' approach

- Someone who is keen to develop their skills and progress within their finance career

What's on offer:

- Salary of £32,500

- Permanent position

- 39 hours per week

- 31 days annual leave including bank holidays

- Pension scheme

- Life assurance

- Cycle to work scheme

- Health and wellbeing support

- Employee discount platform

- Employee Assistance Programme

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to join a successful and expanding business where you will have the opportunity to develop your skills and take on increasing responsibility.

If you are an experienced Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant looking for your next career move, we would love to hear from you.

To apply, please contact:

Rebecca Gee

Keeler Recruitment