Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties are proud to be working in partnership with a fast-growing SME to recruit an ambitious and inquisitive Accounts Assistant who is keen to add value, proactively solve problems and develop their finance career within a dynamic environment. RoleWorking closely with the Head of Finance, you will support the day-to- day running of the finance function while gaining exposure to all aspects of accounts, including month-end and reporting. Responsibilities for the Accounts Assistant include: Support the production of monthly management accounts from transactional level through to final reporting Maintain the purchase, sales and general ledger Manage accounts receivable and payable, including credit control and chasing outstanding debt Process sales and purchase invoices, receipts and payments Assist with VAT returns (UK and Ireland) Perform multi-currency reconciliations Prepare audit files and support year-end processes Produce royalty reporting and support Amazon-related reporting Assist with cash flow monitoring and internal reporting Support the Head of Finance with ad hoc financial tasks and process improvementsProfile Proven experience within an Accounts Assistant role (not entry-level) Strong understanding of bookkeeping fundamentals, AR/AP and credit control Experience supporting or producing management accounts end-to-end Experience with VAT returns and reconciliations Strong IT skills, including Excel Highly organised with excellent att