Back to searchAssistant Accountant
Kenton Black Limited
Posted a month ago, valid for 11 days
Carnforth, Cumbria LA5, England
£35,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- Kenton Black Finance is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a privately owned business with a turnover of approximately £25m, aiming for further growth through acquisition.
- The role is office-based, offers flexibility in start and finish times, and provides benefits such as study support, gym membership, and a company pension.
- Candidates should be studying CIMA/ACCA or be AAT qualified, with a good understanding of accounting processes and strong Excel skills.
- The position requires assisting with monthly management accounts, bank reconciliations, and payroll preparation among other finance-related tasks.
- The salary for this role is competitive, and the ideal candidate should have some experience in finance, although specific years of experience are not mentioned.
Kenton Black Finance are exclusively supporting a privately owned business to strengthen their finance function by appointing a new Assistant Accountant. Established for 65+ years, current turnover is in the £25m region, with further growth forecasted through acquisition.
Working in a friendly team of 5 finance staff, this is a newly created role which offers excellent exposure across all areas of finance.
Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:
Office based role with flexibility on start and finish times
Study support if required
Free gym membership and use of leisure facilities for yourself and your family
Discount scheme
Company pension
Ongoing training and development with career progression opportunities
Casual/relaxed dress code and working environment
Your New Role as Assistant Accountant:
Reporting to the Finance Director, as Assistant Accountant duties will include:
Assisting with monthly management accounts preparation and reporting
Bank reconciliations
Maintaining the fixed asset register
Supporting with cash flow reporting
Intercompany accounts reconciliation
Producing stock valuation reports
Supporting with payroll preparation and processing
Providing support with purchase ledger and credit control as and when required
Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:
The ideal candidate will be studying CIMA/ACCA or be AAT qualified (a study package will be offered to the successful candidate). Good grounding exposure to accounting processes are required with the desire to build on existing skills across all areas of finance. Good Excel and data handling/analysis skills are also required.
This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Holland at Kenton Black Finance.
Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.
