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Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant job description

The Assistant Accountant will provide support to the seni or accountant and wider finance team by helping to prepare financial statements, accounts, budgets, processing invoices and preparing VAT returns.Assistant Accountants are also a key member of the finance team who are responsible for the finalisation of month-end and year-end accounts.

Assistant Accountant duties and responsibilities of the job

The role is hugely instrumental in helping the finance team make decisions about what will ultimately improve business performance.An Assistant Accountant job description generally includes: Supporting the senior/managing accountant and wider finance team Collaborating with these teams to work on various accounting projects Performing reconciliations of accounts Processing payments and invoices accurately and within expected time periods Verifying financial statements, ledgers and accounts and making corrections where appropriate Preparing profit and loss accounts sheets Preparing VAT return Preparing the yearly budget Taking minutes in meetings and other administrative duties

Assistant Accountant job qualifications and requirements

Although a Bachelor’s degree isn’t a requirement, it may be advantageous in helping candidates secure a career in accounting or finance, of which an Assistant Accountant is generally the first step. Degrees in the following industries may work especially in jobseekers' advantage: Accounting Economics Mathematics An Assistant Accountant job description should also highlight the following skills. The ability to produce accurate financial reports Excellent attention to detail Discretion as there will likely be sensitive information and figures discussed The ability to work to strict time constraints The ability to prioritise work An organised and methodical approach to a task An Assistant Accountant is unlikely to be expected to have a huge amount of experience and is likely to get a lot of on-the-job training.

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Salary for Assistant Accountant

80000 - 90000

25th percentile
80000
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
50th percentile
85000
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
75th percentile
90000
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialised certifications.
Salary range based on three percentiles The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or superannuation.
Projected salaries for related positions Job title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile Accountant 95000 110000 115000 Senior Accountant 110000 120000 135000 Group Accountant 110000 130000 145000 Accounts Officer 70000 75000 80000 Finance Officer 70000 75000 80000 Accounts Payable Officer 75000 80000 85000 Accounts Payable Supervisor 85000 100000 120000 Accounts Payable Manager 90000 110000 135000 Accounts Receivable Officer 75000 80000 85000 Accounts Receivable Supervisor 85000 100000 120000 Accounts Receivable Manager 90000 110000 135000 Bookkeeper 75000 85000 95000 Corporate Accountant 110000 130000 145000 Cost Accountant 110000 120000 135000 Financial Accountant 95000 105000 115000 Senior Financial Accountant 115000 130000 145000 Management Accountant 100000 110000 120000 Senior Management Accountant 120000 135000 145000 Project Accountant 105000 120000 135000

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