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Assistant Accountant

Reed
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Dover, Kent CT15 5AA, England

Salary

£20,800 - £26,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan
Life Insurance

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Assistant Accountant position is located in Dover, CT17, and offers a permanent, full-time role with a salary of £32,000 per annum.
  • Candidates should be nearing completion of their AAT Level 4 qualification or be willing to study for CIMA.
  • Key responsibilities include maintaining the general ledger, preparing monthly management accounts, and assisting with statutory reporting.
  • The role requires advanced Excel skills, attention to detail, and strong communication abilities, with experience in SAP being beneficial.
  • The company offers excellent benefits, including career development opportunities, 25 days of annual leave, and flexible working arrangements.
Assistant Accountant
  • Location: Dover, CT17
  • Job Type: Permanent and Full-Time
  • Salary: £32,000pa

I am seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join a dynamic finance team. This role is ideal for someone who is nearing completion of their AAT Level 4 qualification or is willing to study for CIMA. As an Assistant Accountant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Finance Business Partner and the broader finance team, ensuring the smooth operation of financial processes.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Maintain the accuracy of the general ledger and manage fixed assets.
  • Prepare monthly management accounts and provide analytical insights.
  • Handle prepayments, accruals, and reconcile balance sheets.
  • Assist with IFRS16 lease accounting and statutory reporting.
  • Provide costings and support for project work as required.
  • Collaborate with internal teams (finance, sales, manufacturing) and external parties (auditors, tax specialists).
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • AAT Level 4 qualification or near completion, with a willingness to study for CIMA.
  • Advanced Excel skills (e.g., lookups, formulas, pivots).
  • Experience with SAP would be beneficial.
  • Strong attention to detail, technical ability, and ability to work independently during busy periods.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with a collaborative, team-oriented attitude.
Benefits:
  • Excellent training and development opportunities.
  • Career development in a growing multinational company.
  • Life assurance scheme.
  • Employee health plan.
  • Contributory Salary Exchange Pension Scheme.
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Day off for your birthday.
  • Flexible working.
  • Early finish on Fridays.
  • Seasonal Travel Ticket Loan Scheme.
  • Free fruit and breakfast mornings.
  • Subsidised refreshments from the Company’s canteen.
  • Free parking on site in the designated parking bays.
  • A health and benefits portal offering numerous discounts, including a Cycle to Work Scheme and Electric/hybrid car buying scheme.
  • Eyecare vouchers.
  • Free flu vaccinations.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.