Assistant Accountant

The position of Assistant Accountant is a key and wide-ranging role within the finance team working efficiently and ensuring the highest levels of accuracy. The position requires day-to-day accounting functions to be carried out and requires a business partner who enjoys playing a part in key areas of support, process efficiencies and reporting improvements.

Client Details

A very rare opportunity has arisen for someone to join a manufacturing business in Widnes, part of a small finance team reporting into the head of finance. Seeking a studier towards AAT, CIMA, ACCA who they can carry through studies to support and help progress their career. Getting involved in month end, budgets - fantastic exposure to finance.

Description

• Preparation and processing of month end journals - accruals, prepayments and re-allocation of costs
• Month end stock reconciliation and cost of sales analysis
• Assist in the preparation and interrogation of monthly management accounts packs including financial statements, sales and overhead analysis and capital expenditure report
• Monthly payroll processing and cover for weekly wages
• Control of capital investment approval process including fixed asset register maintenance, depreciation calculation and reconciliation
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed on a monthly basis and investigate and resolve any variances
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, product costs and forecasts
• Quarter end reporting to parent company
• Key involvement in year end audit process, reporting and provision of information
• Provide cover for other team members as and when required
• Any other ad hoc analysis information requests to support the business

Profile

• Studying AAT/ CIMA / ACCA
• Experience within a similar position within Retail or Wholesale would be desirable but not essential
• Advanced Excel skills - vlookup / pivot tables
• Numerate with strong analytical skills
• Highly motivated, self-starter, full of initiative and able to work autonomously
• Team player

Job Offer

• Full time permanent position
• 25 Days holidays plus BH
• ACCA / CIMA study support
• Starting as an Assistant Accountant, with the view of completing studies and working towards Financial Accountant position
• Working alongside the head of finance supporting with month end duties - great exposure for someone up and coming with their finance career