Are you an experienced Assistant Accountant looking for your next opportunity? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established business in Chatteris that is looking to strengthen its finance team with the addition of an Assistant Accountant.

This is a varied position where you'll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the finance function, supporting month-end processes and assisting with the production of management accounts. It's an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a hands-on accounts role and wants to continue developing their accounting experience.

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Who are we?

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We are Busy Bee Recruitment, an award-winning recruitment agency supplying both temporary and permanent staffing solutions throughout the UK to our client base spanning multiple sectors including Sales, Marketing, Industrial, Manufacturing, Engineering, IT, Accountancy, Administration & Executive Search.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Managing the purchase ledger, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and on time.

• Maintaining the sales ledger, raising invoices and monitoring customer accounts.

• Assisting with bank reconciliations and resolving any discrepancies.

• Supporting month-end close activities, including journals, accruals and prepayments.

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts.

• Reconciling balance sheet accounts.

• Processing payment runs and liaising with suppliers where required.

• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc reporting and administrative duties.

• Ensuring financial records are accurate and maintained in line with company procedures.

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Ideal Candidate

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• Previous experience working in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role.

• Strong working knowledge of purchase ledger and sales ledger.

• Experience supporting month-end processes.

• Exposure to management accounts would be advantageous.

• Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

• Confident using Microsoft Excel and accounting software.

• AAT qualified or studying towards an accountancy qualification would be beneficial, but is not essential.

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Ready for your next role in Accounts? Hit the apply button today!

If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Busy Bee Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this Permanent vacancy.

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