Assistant Accountant

Are you an ambitious Part Qualified Assistant Accountant with anaturally curious
, inquisitive and hungry approach to finance, always looking to understand the "why" as well as the "what"?

I am recruiting an Assistant Accountant on behalf of a successful
, growing manufacturing business looking to strengthen its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety
, wants to develop their technical skills and is keen to play an active role in improving finance processes.

The Job:

Working closely with the Head of Finance
, you'll gain exposure across both the profit & loss account and balance sheet, supporting key reporting, analysis and business partnering activities.

• Producing monthly management accounts for overhead cost centres, providing insightful reporting and analysis.
• Supporting the month-end close, preparing journals including accruals, prepayments, intercompany recharges and lease accounting.
• Balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving any variances.
• Weekly cash flow forecasting.
• Updating and maintaining the fixed asset register and associated reconciliations.
• Producing monthly and quarterly VAT returns, alongside other statutory reporting requirements.
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, controls and finance processes.
• Other ad hoc duties as required.

The Person:

• Previous experience within a busy finance team is essential.
• You will be part
  
  - qualified (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) or qualified by experience.
• Experience of working with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills are required.
• Experience in working across multiple entities is desirable.
• You will be a strong communicator who enjoys building relationships across the business.