Orka Financial is working with a manufacturing business based in High Wycombe to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their Finance Team. This is a great role for anyone studying towards their accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or AAT) as it will be a varied role introducing the successful candidate to a variety of accounting duties. This is a supportive team with a wealth of knowledge and experience that offers a fun and inclusive environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support month end close tasks including creating of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, departmental cost centre analysis and query resolution
- Responsible for UK VAT return, Instrastat and EC Sales monthly reporting & annual tax pack preparation
- Responsible for intercompany recharges, monthly reconciliations and foreign exchange updates
- Manage and approve employee expense claims
- Provide cover for Accounts Payable Manager
- Run monthly reports and provide analysis for inventory and product costing
- Support monthly margin analysis and business partnering
Profile:
- Awareness of financial reporting and compliance
- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Previous IFS knowledge desirable but not essential
- Understanding of UK VAT reporting
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial departments.
- A high standard of computer literacy. Intermediate Excel skills essential.
Salary: £33,000 - £40,000 + study support + benefits