At a Glance
- Tasks: Support finance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with accurate reporting and cost control.
- Company: Join Varex Imaging, a leader in innovative imaging solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Great opportunity for professional development and learning new systems like SAP.
- Why this job: Make an impact in finance while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: 2-3 years in accounting, AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 33000 £ per year.
The Assistant Accountant will support the finance function within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, providing accurate financial reporting, cost control support, and day-to-day accounting assistance. The role is key in ensuring timely month-end processes, stock and cost accounting, and compliance with internal controls.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with month-end close, including accruals, prepayments, journals and balance sheet reconciliations
- Support preparation of management accounts and variance analysis
- Maintain and reconcile stock, WIP and cost of sales
- Assist with standard costing, and production variance analysis
- Responsible for cost allocation specifically for Time allocation (timesheets) and expense
- Process fixed assets, depreciation and capital expenditure reporting
- Assist with VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements
- Support audits and liaise with internal and external stakeholders
- Improve financial processes and controls
- Support implementation of SAP system (currently XERO)
- Provide support for transactional accounting
- Provide on‐site operational support for financial processes, including the review and submission of employee expense claims
Skills & Experience Required
- 2–3 years’ experience in an accounting or finance role, ideally within manufacturing
- AAT qualified/ or Part-qualified ACCA / CIMA / ACA
- Experience with stock, WIP, and cost accounting desirable
- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups)
- Experience using XERO and SAP
- Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
Assistant Accountant employer: Varex Imaging Corporation
Varex Imaging Corporation is an exceptional employer located in Stoke-on-Trent, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation within the finance team. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, a supportive culture that values attention to detail, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to the manufacturing sector. With a focus on growth and teamwork, Varex Imaging provides a rewarding career path for those looking to advance their accounting skills in a thriving industry.
