Details:
- Salary: £30,000 - 35,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Worcester Worcestershire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Assistant Accountant | Permanent | up to £35,000 | Location – Initially Worcester but then full-time Kidderminster (office based)
The Company
My client is in the manufacturing sector
The Role
My client is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Accountant who brings energy, curiosity and a genuine desire to learn. This is a dynamic role that offers variety, responsibility and real scope to grow. You’ll play a hands-on role in day to day, helping to keep our financial operations accurate, timely and efficient. You will become part of a skilled and experienced finance team who are diligent, conscientious and committed, whilst being warm and supportive, offering a nurturing environment where you can learn, develop, and thrive.
The Key Responsibilities
* Support the month end close process, analysing transactions and preparing required journals with supporting schedules
* Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including cash allocation, bank payments, PO creation, requisitions and collections.
* Maintain ledgers and balance sheet reconciliations bank / AR / AP / other balance sheet accounts (including intercompany)
* Assist with VAT / indirect tax returns and ensure compliance with UK and ROI reporting requirements
* Help prepare management accounts and variance analysis for group reporting
* Support with statutory accounts preparation and necessary compliance filings
* Assist with asset registers and depreciation schedules
* Assist with the annual audit process
* Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards, tax regulations, and other financial reporting requirements
* Processing of expenses and mileage claims
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support business operations
Personal Profile
* 2+ years of experience in a similar assistant accounting role
* Practical experience of using accounting principles, standards, and practices
* Experience and confidence using financial software
* Passionate about a career in finance
* Strong communication skills
* Strong attention to detail
* Curiosity, proactivity, resourcefulness and being a positive team player
* Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
* AAT qualified, or studying towards would be an advantage
For further information, please contact Rhian Mountjoy
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