Job Description Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a varied role where you can take responsibility for a broad range of accounting responsibilities? Our client is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team, supporting the day to day running of the accounts function while playing an important role in month end reporting, financial control, forecasting and compliance. This varied position is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or qualified by experience accountant to develop your technical skills across management accounts, VAT compliance and financial reporting in a supportive environment. This is an office based role, working Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm with a 3.30pm finish every Friday! Preparing monthly management accounts and providing meaningful analysis to budget holders and cost centre owners Supporting the month end close, including journals, accruals, prepayments, intercompany charges, rebates, and lease accounting Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating discrepancies, and following through on outstanding items Managing the fixed asset register, including additions and monthly reconciliations Supporting excise duty and other tax compliance requirements, including Plastic Packaging Tax Assisting with the year end audit and annual stocktake Identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and make day to day activities more efficient Providing wider support to the finance team as required AAT qualified, with part qualified or qualified ACCA or CIMA considered Proven experience working in a busy Finance Team environment Good knowledge of accounting and financial principles and practices Demonstrable experience preparing management accounts, budgets and forecasts Working knowledge of ERP software (experience with Syspro ERP is desirable) Strong Excel skills with ability to analyse and manipulate data Proficiency in MS Office applications 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with each year of service ~ Life Assurance ~ Health Cash Plan ~ On site parking ~ Cycle to Work Scheme ~ Discounts at a wide range of high street retailers ~ Subsidised canteen ~ Employee Assistance Programme
Assistant Accountant Accounts Payable & Bank Reconciliations in Etwall employer: Oyster Recruitment Limited
Join a market-leading engineering company in Southampton as a B2B Sales Executive, where you will benefit from a lucrative bonus scheme, 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and opportunities for career progression. The company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth and offers private medical insurance, life insurance, and an enhanced pension plan, making it an excellent employer for those looking to thrive in the facilities engineering sector.
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Oyster Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
