Details:
- Salary: £30,000 - 35,000 - Annum
- Location: Redditch Worcestershire
- Date: 1 month ago
Description:
We are working with a manufacturing company in Redditch who are looking to appoint an Assistant Accountant who will report directly into the Finance Director. This is a perfect opportunity for someone with a few year's experience, who is wanting a career in a growing organisation as a qualified Accountant in time.
The Role
A meticulous and proactive Assistant Accountant reporting directly to the Finance Director and working closely with other members of the Finance Team.
This role will involve supporting the accounting department in various tasks including data entry, reconciliations, assisting with financial reporting, and providing general administrative support.
The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent organisational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
Weekly and monthly payroll preparation.
Maintaining daily cashbook and entering customer receipts and supplier payments to accounts system.
Reconciliation of supplier statements.
Responsible for all outgoing payments in a timely manner.
Monthly bank account reconciliation.
Month end control account reconciliations.
Preparation of month end journals.
Calculation of prepayments and accruals.
Assisting with budgeting and forecasting.
Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving finance department processes.
Administration of company pension scheme
HR administration
Qualifications
AAT Qualified
CIMA/ACCA - Working towards
Mandatory
Proficient with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Power Point and strong Excel skills.
Minimum of three years of experience in an accounting role.
Hold good verbal and written communication skill to all levels of the business.
Experience of working in a deadline driven environment.
Understanding of UK accounting principles and regulations.
Attention to detail and accuracy in financial data entry.
Desired
Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experienced in Pegasus Opera accounts and payroll system
Experienced in using an ERP system.
Benefits
25 days holiday
Stakeholder pension 5% employee / 3% employer contributions.
2 x Salary life insurance.
Additional 2 days holiday based on attendance.
Company Sick Pay (Increasing based on length of service)
Employee assistance program.
Company financed social events
Cycle to work scheme.
On-site free parking.
We are looking to appoint someone as soon as we can so apply today to avoid missing out