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Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant Job Description

The Assistant Accountant will provide support to the senior 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.

Typical assistant accountant responsibilities & duties:

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 teamCollaborating with these teams to work on various accounting projectsPerforming reconciliations of accountsProcessing payments and invoices accurately and within expected time periodsVerifying financial statements, ledgers and accounts and making corrections where appropriatePreparing profit and loss accounts sheetsPreparing VAT returnPreparing the yearly budgetTaking minutes in meetings and other administrative duties

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Salary for Assistant Accountant
70500 - 86500
25th Percentile
70500
The applicant has limited or no experience in the position and is still developing their skills. Demand: Low
50th Percentile
78500
The applicant has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills. Demand: Moderate
75th Percentile
86500
The applicant has above-average experience, has (nearly) all necessary skills, and may also have specialised qualifications. Demand: High
Projected salaries for related positions Position title 25th Percentile 50th Percentile 75th Percentile Accountant 95500 108000 114500 Senior Accountant 107500 119000 132500 Group Accountant 112000 127500 145000 Accounts / Finance Officer 65500 72000 82000 Accounts Payable Officer 63500 72000 82000 Accounts Payable Manager 88000 100500 116500 Accounts Receivable Officer 69500 76000 87500 Accounts Receivable Manager 88500 100500 114000 Bookkeeper 73500 83500 93500 Corporate Accountant 112000 127500 145000 Cost Accountant 110000 118000 135000 Financial Accountant 93500 103000 112500 Senior Financial Accountant 116500 130000 145500 Management Accountant 100000 111000 120000 Senior Management Accountant 120000 135000 145000 Project Accountant 102500 118000 137000

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