Assistant Accountant

• Process supplier invoices daily, ensuring accurate matching, coding and authorisation. • Check and process employee expense claims. • Prepare payment schedules and set up supplier payments on the banking platform. • Allocate payments on the accounting system and maintain accurate supplier files and records. • Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies. • Analyse and reconcile company credit card transactions monthly. • Liaise with internal departments and suppliers to resolve invoicing and payment queries promptly. • Prepare, post and issue sales invoices and credit notes in a timely manner. • Set up new customer accounts in Xero and keep related spreadsheets up to date. • Act as the main point of contact between Sales and Finance, updating customer accounts for price changes via Salesforce. • Reconcile the accounts payable and expense general ledger accounts monthly. • Perform purchase ledger reconciliations and post related accrual and deferred cost journals. • Analyse monthly revenue reports and post deferred income journals. • Reconcile intercompany balances monthly. • Analyse key P&L accounts monthly and explain variances. • Assist with monthly VAT return queries and the quarterly Dubai VAT return, liaising with external accountants. • Assist with the month-end close process. • Support the annual statutory accounts and audit reviews of accounts. • Undertake ad hoc tasks as reasonably requested by the management. • Working knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger processes • Experience with reconciliations, journals, accruals, deferred costs, and month-end close • Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail • Proficiency in Xero, Salesforce, Microsoft Excel, and online banking platforms • Understanding of VAT requirements, preferably including UAE VAT • Ability to analyse financial information and explain account variances • Strong organisation, prioritisation, and time-management skills • Clear written and verbal communication • Confidence resolving queries with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders • Ability to handle confidential financial information with discretion • Proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused approach • Ability to work accurately under deadlines with appropriate supervision