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The position of Accounts Assistant 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
We are supporting an International manufacturing business recruit for a permanent accounts assistant.
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
- Working Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm
- 25 days holidays plus BH = 33 DAYS
- The office closes over the Christmas holidays - use a couple of days holidays to cover
- Study support towards AAT / CIMA / ACCA - exam leave and study materials
- Salary from £27k upwards DOE
- Plus a annual bonus
- Free car parking on site
- There are social events - Diwali (music, Indian meal, competitions), Sports Day (cricket and football competitions, food and drinks) and Christmas party (the Christmas party is at Knowsley safari park, it's all inclusive and is a fantastic night by all accounts)
