Assistant Accountant and Credit Control in Stoke - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary Range: £30,000 - £40,000
Working Pattern: Fully Office Based Monday - Friday
Title: Assistant Accountant / Credit Control

Role Overview

This role is responsible for the effective control and development of the Credit Control function, alongside supporting month-end accounting processes, group reporting, and audit requirements. The position sits within the Accounts team and works closely with the Company Secretary.

Key Responsibilities

Credit Control

• Full responsibility for the control, operation, and ongoing development of the Credit Control function across all aspects.

Cash Book

• Recording and posting daily bank transactions, including nominal ledger entries.

Month-End Accounts

• Preparation and posting of journals into Exchequer, adhering to strict month-end deadlines.
• Supporting the reconciliation of stock files and the transfer of data into the ERP system.
• Reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, including bank accounts and VAT control accounts.
• Assisting with the streamlining and improvement of reporting formats and deadlines.

Group Reporting & Statutory Audit

• Supporting the provision of financial information in response to requests from group finance and external professional bodies, including auditors.

General

• Undertaking additional varied duties as required to support the finance function.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• AAT qualified or Qualified by Experience (QBE).

Desirable

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
• A solid foundational understanding of accounts preparation and account reconciliations.

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