The Company: An established and reputable supplier of clothing to the high street are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant. This is a great career opportunity for an ambitious candidate with excellent attention to detail and numerical skills. Working hours are Monday to Friday hours 9-5.30pm. You will provide support and cover within the accounting department. A positive flexible attitude and a willingness to be "hands on" is essential. Maternity Cover The Role: Reporting into 2 Management Accountants on different sides of the business Bank Reconciliations for Invoice Finance facility (weekly and monthly) PPV collate and review (weekly and month end) Royalty collate and review (weekly and before month end) Review of variances, including PPV, analysing variances and highlighting issues (weekly and month end) AP processing and payments proposals, liaising also with the team in India Intercompany postings and reconciliation Freight / carriage analysis Balance Sheet reconciliations Assist with year-end process (y/e 31 December), including analysis and balance sheet reconciliations Other ad hoc finance work, as required for management accounts Skills Required: Experience of preparation of accounts to management accounts level Experience in Sage and Xero Have a good base of transactional accounting experience. Strong Excel skills essential (lookups, pivots, sumifs etc). Experience of Sage software preferred but not necessary Attention to detail and the ability to ..... full job details .....