At a Glance
- Tasks: Support finance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with accurate reporting and cost control.
- Company: Dynamic manufacturing company focused on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and supportive work culture.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity to improve financial processes and work with SAP.
- Why this job: Join a key role in financial processes and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: 2-3 years in accounting, AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ 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 in Stoke-on-Trent employer: vareximaging
Varex Imaging is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and collaborative work culture, ideal for those looking to thrive in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, we offer comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring that our team members can advance their careers while contributing to meaningful financial processes. Located in a vibrant area, our workplace provides unique advantages such as easy access to local amenities and a supportive community atmosphere.
