Assistant Management Accountant
Reporting to the Management accountant and ultimately the Group Finance Director, the role of assistant accountant will assist with the preparation of financial transactions to aid the preparation of the management accounts to allow accurate reporting and provision of quality financial information to stakeholders.
The Role
- Assist in the preparation of financial statements, including balance sheets, profit & loss accounts, and other financial reports.
- Process and record financial transactions (accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger entries) as required.
- Assist with invoice processing, ensuring timely payments to vendors and accurate reconciliation of supplier accounts.
- Assist with the preparation of tax returns, including VAT and other relevant compliance.
- Perform bank reconciliations.
- Verify inventory and WIP valuation. Ensure all costs are correct on the system and stock valuation reports.
- Stock reconciliation to general ledger ensuring that any differences are investigated and resolved in a timely manner with the Stock team.
- Carry out landed cost checks to ensure the correct shipping and duty costs are applied to purchases.
- Review daily stock takes carried out by the stock team and ensure that writes off are recorded in line with business policies and documented correctly.
- Ensure all stock on the system agrees physically by carrying out audits from system to floor and floor to system checks.
- Ensure stock movements to quarantine are authorized and ensure treatment thereafter is carried out on system and physically.
- Support the month-end and year-end closing processes
What we are looking for…
- Qualified – AAT level 4
- Previous experience working as an assistant accountant within the manufacturing or FMCG industries
- Sound working knowledge of ERP systems
- Fully fluent in all major IT applications including Microsoft applications and ability to project manage and resolve complex problems
- Intermediate/expert user of Microsoft Excel
- Organised and consistent attention to detail
- A self-starter who can work independently with little supervision
- Able to conduct analysis from complex data
- A problem solver with a positive, can-do attitude
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Evidence of ability to implement and maintain rigorous controls and processes.
- Proven ability to document and effectively analyse financial performance and key performance measures,
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrates excellent time management skills, and the ability to multitask in a challenging fast paced environment.
What’s in it for you?
- Working week – Monday – Thursday 9am – 5pm, Friday 8-4pm (Flexi Friday – they can chose to start at 8 for an early finish at 4 )
- 22 days holidays increasing with serviceÂ
- Pension through Peoples Pension (auto enrolment scheme)
- Life Insurance Scheme 2 x salaryÂ
- Cashback Healthcare plan (Westfield Health)Â
- Discounts on our productsÂ
- Discounts on retail and high street (Westfield Rewards)Â
- On site gym at Head Office
- Additional benefits with service including access to our Company caravan and enhanced maternity/paternity pay
- Every few months the company pay for lunch vans
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional to develop their skills in a dynamic and supportive environment. If you’re looking to make a significant impact within a growing organization, we’d love to hear from you.
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