Assistant Accountant Accounts Payable

3 weeks ago


Braintree Essex, United Kingdom Reed Full time

Braintree, Hybrid working
Job Type: 18-month fixed-term contract, or temp to fixed-term contract
Division: Finance
We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to provide maternity cover, supporting the Financial Controller in a wide range of reporting duties and team supervision. Assist the Financial Controller with the production of monthly management accounts working papers and other reports, including Fixed Assets/Leases, Prepayment register, Aged Balance Reviews, Employee Loan Reviews and CIS Returns.
Supervise the purchase ledger function to support all business entities within the group, provide holiday cover when needed, and conduct team appraisals and one-to-ones.
Review and authorise payments submitted by the team, ensuring all suppliers/subcontractors are reconciled and paid on time.
Control the supplier and subcontractor databases, ensuring adherence to IR35, VAT legislations, and insurance updates.
AAT Qualified
Experience of using MS Office, including Excel.
Knowledge within an office environment and procurement would be desirable.
Basic knowledge around CIS tax, the VAT Domestic Reverse Charge, and IR35 is desirable but not essential.
Excel and good general IT skills.
Competitive salary range of £35k - £40k.
Exposure to a wide range of financial responsibilities and reporting duties.



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