Accounting Assistant at Kontak Recruitment

• Hands-on accounting support in a busy group environment with strong exposure to general ledger, reporting, VAT checks and reconciliations.
• Great fit for someone who enjoys structure, accuracy and delivering clean numbers to deadline.

Minimum Requirements

• Completed finance/ bookkeeping related certification preferred
• 3 years plus work experience as a Bookkeeper/ Accountant
• Skilled in Excel and an accounting package, Xero advantageous
• Experience with general ledger functions
• Able to plan, organise and take initiative to meet deadlines independently

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain general ledger accounts of group entities
• Ensure correctness of VAT allocations and VAT calculations across entities
• Maintain integrity, accuracy and completeness of accounting records and information systems
• Prepare weekly accounts payable and receivable reports for management
• Review and ensure completeness of weekly bank payments
• Manage balance sheets and profit and loss statements
• Reconcile control accounts and address problems according to guidelines
• Audit financial transactions and verify supporting documents and authorisations
• Comply with financial policies and regulations
• Assist with preparing client proposals and sales quotes when necessary
• Assist with quotes on an ad hoc basis
• Maintain accurate financial records
• Coordinate and liaise with internal parties to support intercompany activities
• Support group insurance management and fixed asset management
• Maintain and manage insurance schedules, claims and related administration
• Supervise and train junior accountants
• Assist the Finance Manager with administrative tasks
• Effectively support the Finance Manager at all levels