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We are looking for a confident and capable Assistant Accountant to join a small finance team in the Northamptonshire area. You will be working very closely with the and providing support to the Finance Manager.
Client Details
This company is an organisation within the manufacturing sector, located in Northampton. Known for its forward-thinking approach, the company has a strong reputation for producing high-quality products and maintaining exceptional standards in all its operations.
Description
- Supporting the Finance Manager with management accounts and other ad hoc activity.
- Look after month-end transactions
- Supporting with monthly financial accounts
- Reconciliations
- Preparation of quarterly VAT returns ready for submitting
- Petty claims and expenses
- Manage Fixed Asset register
- Support with year-end and month-end reports and processes
- Support with payroll
- Managing daily accounting tasks including preparing invoices and bank deposits.
Profile
A successful Assistant Accountant should have:
- A degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field.
- Strong knowledge of MS Excel
- Be completely comfortable with the duties of an assistant accountant (through personal experience)
- Excellent numerical skills with attention to detail.
- Strong analytical ability.
- Solid understanding of management accounts
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be a real team player
- We would be particularly interested if you come from a manufacturing industry.
Job Offer
- Salary ranging between £35,000 - £40,000
- 25 days annual leave.
- Free on-site parking
- Private healthcare
- Room for development and progression
- A supportive and professional work environment within the manufacturing industry.
