Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant Permanent Bridgewater, Somerset. Up to £30,000 Working Hours: 08:00 – 17:00, Office Based Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are currently supporting an established retail business based in Bridgwater who are currently seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the purchase ledger function and providing support to the wider finance team. Main Responsibilities of the Assistant Accountant: Processing, posting and reconciling invoices for payment Completing daily bank reconciliations Managing day-to-day transactions Resolving invoice queries and liaising with suppliers and customers Setting up and maintaining new customer and supplier accounts Maintaining accurate and up-to-date records on the ledgers and rectifying discrepancies Processing business expenses and ensuring compliance with company policies Reconciling supplier statements and preparing monthly payment runs Supplier & Customer ledger management Credit control Handling accruals and prepayments Credit card reconciliations Assisting with month-end procedures and providing support to the wider finance team as required. Experience and Skills required Previous experience in a similar Purchase Ledger role Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders Excellent attention to detail, investigate and solve queries, whilst having the ability to work accurately under pressure Good organisational and time management skills Proficient in Date entry, using Microsoft Excel and other finance systems Qualifications: AAT Level 2 or equivalent qualification in finance or accounting Closing date is 27.03.2025 To Apply please follow the application process for the site this job is advertised on. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy. To view our full Privacy Policy please visit our website. Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgments solely on suitability for the job. By applying for the above position and providing your personal data to us you understand that your data will be processed in line with our. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future

Location: Spaxton, GB

Posted Date: 2/28/2025