Assistant Accountant - Scunthorpe

We are seeking a commercially aware, hands on Assistant Accountant to contribute to the financial planning and strategic growth of a well established and successful SME in Scunthorpe.

Client Details

The company is a well-established SME based in Scunthorpe, renowned for its dedication to quality and innovation. As a leader in its field, it consistently delivers exceptional products to a diverse and growing client base.

Description

• Oversee and manage the company's financial operations.
• Prepare and present financial reports.
• Develop and maintain budgets.
• Ensure compliance with financial laws and guidelines.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve financial performance.
• Identify potential areas for cost reductions.
• Ensure all financial practices are in line with statutory regulations and legislation.
• Support the financial decision-making process within the company.Maintain and process purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions
• Perform effective credit control, including monitoring outstanding accounts and following up on payments
• Assist with the preparation of management accounts and reporting
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any discrepancies
• Work closely with other departments to ensure accurate stock control and inventory costing
• Utilise ERP systems to manage financial data and reporting
• Use Microsoft Excel extensively for data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting

Profile

• Proven experience in purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control, and assisting with management accounts
• Strong knowledge of month-end accounting processes
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Sage, SAP, NetSuite, or similar)
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data analysis)
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience in stock control or working with inventory systems is desirable
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• AAT qualified or working towards a relevant finance/accounting qualification, CIMA, ACCA (preferred but not essential)

Job Offer

• Proven experience in purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control, and assisting with management accounts
• Strong knowledge of month-end accounting processes
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Sage, SAP, NetSuite, or similar)
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data analysis)
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience in stock control or working with inventory systems is desirable
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• AAT qualified or working towards a relevant finance/accounting qualification (preferred but not essential)

If you are a motivated Assistant Accountant looking to take your career to the next level in a rewarding and challenging role, we encourage you to apply.