Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

CV-Library is a leading UK job board, boasting one of the largest candidate databases of over 16 million CVs. Our multi award-winning platform attracts over 4.3 million unique site visitors every month, making a total of 3 million job applications.

We are now looking to recruit an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our small team of 4 to support the financial growth of CV-Library and the related group companies.

This newly created role will report to the Head of Finance and will provide financial and administrative support across a wide variety of tasks including but not limited to management accounts preparation, VAT returns, balance sheet reconciliations, payroll and supplier payments across the group.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting packs (CV-Library, CV-Library Ireland and Resume-Library USA) on a timely basis
• Accruals, prepayments, Intercompany and other month end journals
• Month end close, prepare / review Balance sheet and bank reconciliations
• Daily / weekly KPI reporting
• Assist in the preparation of the Annual budgets and forecasts
• VAT Returns preparation and filing (UK Group return & Ireland return)
• Year end and annual external Audit involvement
• Ad hoc duties and projects (eg O.N.S returns, cost control, process efficiency)

Personal Requirements

• At least 5 year's relevant experience and having worked in a similar Hands-on role
• Minimum AAT Level 4 qualified or part qualified CIMA / ACCA
• Solid understanding of fundamental accounting principles (double entry, VAT, Tax)
• Experience in dealing with transactions and reporting in multiple currencies (GBP,USD, EUR)
• You will have strong IT skills particularly Microsoft Excel
• Practical experience of accounting packages, previous use of SAGE 50 is desirable
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail are essential
• Excellent communication skills and comfortable working with managers of all levels
• Be able to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines

Benefits include:

• Competitive basic salary
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Discounts on Shopping, Food & Drinks and Entertainment Team events, seasonal fun, company parties, and much more

We are based at the Waterfront Business Park, Fleet, just a 2 minute walk away from the mainline station with direct links to Farnborough, Basingstoke and Woking