Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant
Snodland, Kent
Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm

KHR is working in collaboration with a leading global business focused on sustainability, continuous improvement and employee growth who are looking to hire an Assistant Accountant on a temporary basis.

As the Assistant Accountant, you will provide accounting support to the Financial Controller, play a key role in the monthly accounts process, and provide cover & support to other departmental functions.

Responsibilities of the Assistant Accountant will include, yet not be limited to:

-​ Budget and Forecasts: contribute to the annual budget, and monthly forecasting processes, providing information and managing input from other departments as required
​- Assist with monitoring capital expenditure including cost tracking, cash flow forecast,​ variance analysis and project compliance
​- Prepare reports and key performance indicators as required
​-​ Prepare and input journals to the SAP GL, maintaining the audit trail for each transaction
​-​ Prepare ad-hoc payments and ensure processed on time and approved in line with a chart of​ authority
​- Prepare control account reconciliations and monthly reconciliation of interfaces including
- Production and stock systems; resolve any issues that arise
​- Process non-stock invoices for items such as sundry income and group recharges
​-​ Liaise with intercompany customers and suppliers to ensure that the intercompany​ balances reconcile each month-end
​-​ Undertake study and complete exams for one of the main accountancy bodies.
​- Subsequently, acquire sufficient knowledge and experience to apply for full membership
​-​ Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Financial Controller

Candidate Profile

- Degree in Finance or Accounting (preferred)
- Part/Fully Qualified Accountant (AAT/ACCA/CIMA)
- Analytical skills and attention to detail
- SAP and Microsoft Office proficiency
- Proactive problem-solver with a hands-on approach
- Adaptable and committed to continuous improvement


To be considered please apply today.




KH Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.