The Assistant Accountant will provide support to the senior accountant and wider finance team by helping to prepare financial statements, accounts, budgets, processing invoices and preparing VAT returns. Assistant Accountants are also a key member of the finance team who are responsible for the finalisation of month-end and year-end accounts. Assistant Accountant duties and responsibilities of the job The role is hugely instrumental in helping the finance team make decisions about what will ultimately improve business performance. An Assistant Accountant job description generally includes:
Supporting the senior/managing accountant and wider finance team
Collaborating with these teams to work on various accounting projects
Performing reconciliations of accounts
Processing payments and invoices accurately and within expected time periods
Verifying financial statements, ledgers and accounts and making corrections where appropriate
Preparing profit and loss accounts sheets
Preparing VAT return
Preparing the yearly budget
Taking minutes in meetings and other administrative duties
Assistant Accountant job qualifications and requirements Although a Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree isn\xe2\x80\x99t a requirement, it may be advantageous in helping candidates secure a career in accounting or finance, of which an Assistant Accountant is generally the first step. Degrees in the following industries may work especially in jobseekers\' advantage:
Accounting
Economics
Mathematics
An Assistant Accountant job description should also highlight the following skills.
The ability to produce accurate financial reports
Excellent attention to detail
Discretion as there will likely be sensitive information and figures discussed
The ability to work to strict time constraints
The ability to prioritise work
An organised and methodical approach to a task
Job Type: Full-time Education:
Diploma (Required)
Experience:
Assitant Accountant: 2 years (Required)
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