At a Glance
- Tasks: Support finance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with accurate reporting and cost control.
- Company: Join a dynamic manufacturing company focused on innovation and growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a collaborative work culture.
- Other info: Opportunity to improve financial processes and support system implementation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while gaining valuable experience in a thriving industry.
- Qualifications: 2-3 years in accounting, AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA preferred.
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 processing.
- 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.
- Experience using XERO and SAP.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset.
Assistant-accountant employer: VAREX IMAGING UK, LIMITED
Join a dynamic and supportive team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where your contributions as an Assistant Accountant will be valued. We offer a collaborative work culture that prioritises employee growth through ongoing training and development opportunities, alongside competitive benefits. Located in a thriving industrial area, our company is committed to fostering a positive workplace that encourages innovation and efficiency.
