A distribution organisation based in Stroud is currently recruiting an Assistant Accountant to join their team. Working for a successful, well-established SME, this role will suit someone who enjoys working as part of a small finance team, keen to challenge themselves but not interested in pursuing an ACCA or CIMA qualification as the department is not large enough to facilitate guaranteed progression. Duties will include: Prepare accruals, journals and pre-payments Maintain fixed asset registered and account for depreciation Balance sheet reconciliations Prepare and reconcile VAT returns Assist with payroll processing Assist the Finance Manager with management accounts preparation Review ledger and cashflow Previous experience of taking accounts up to trial balance level is essential. The successful candidate will be comfortable using Excel and ideally have used Opera but this is not essential. ..... full job details .....