Assistant Accountant

Job Purpose

SLA Digital operates at the leading edge of mobile telecommunications. We are continuously developing digital solutions within the payments space for mobile operators and merchants to increase customer acquisition and drive new revenues.   At SLA Digital, the Assistant Accountant will assist in delivering the full suite of management accounts required to manage the business. We can offer the successful applicant the opportunity to quickly learn the full range of skills required to be a successful management accountant and add value to the company. SLA Digital has a working-from-home policy.

The Role

You will be working on a variety of day-to-day tasks including but not limited to:

• Processing of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices to ensure that compliance with authorisation procedures and terms of payment are properly exercised to the company’s benefit
• Following the process for raising sales invoices with customers and following up on payments within our credit terms
• Supporting the production of monthly management accounts for submission to the senior team
• Analysis of SLA Digital’s monthly transactions using data analytics techniques to report to management and the wider SLA Digital team on revenue performance

Skills/Experience Required

Essential: At least 2 experience of working in a finance or accounting role Basic understanding of accounting procedures including: Sales ledger activities including sales invoicing and recording receipts Purchase ledger activities including correctly allocating purchase invoicing, creditor payments, and dealing with ad-hoc queries Control and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts Familiarity with using an accounting system Experience with Microsoft Office package   Desirable: Experience with producing monthly management accounts including accruals and prepayments Dealing with multiple currencies Skills Required: Candidate should be studying towards an accountancy qualification or qualified to Accounts Technician Level

Personal Attributes

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• A customer-focused approach to work
• Ability to plan and prioritise workloads to tight deadlines
• Ability to manage own performance in line with company expectations
• Attention to detail and an eagerness to learn new skills