Your new companyOur client is a well-established and highly reputable business that serves the UK food and hospitality industry.Your new roleDue to a retirement and internal promotion, an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified Assistant Accountant to join the team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be involved in the preparation of weekly accounts and monthly management accounts to strict deadlines. You would be working as part of a collaborative and supportive team that manages the account's production for multiple divisions. Responsibilities will include:

Preparation of weekly management accounts with KPI's and supporting information
Ensuring Weekly stocktakes are correct and any discrepancies addressed.
Preparation of monthly management accounts
Variance analysis of weekly accounts v monthly accounts v budgets
Bank reconciliations
Weekly / Monthly Payroll Analysis and Journals
Calculation and scheduling of accruals and prepayments
Maintaining FA Register (Additions/Disposals/Interco)
Capital Expenditure Reporting
Calculating Month End Rebates and Discounts Accruals, ensuring rates accrued are correct and approving supplier invoices.
Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and investigating variances as required
Support finance team in preparation of annual budgets / forecasts
Support to Purchase Ledger/Credit Control Team assisting queries
Internal audits of sites to maintain/strengthen controls
Assisting with Year End Audit (KPMG Auditors)
Producing supporting information for taxation computation

What you'll need to succeedThe right person for this position will be part-qualified ACCA / CIMA with broad accounting experience in management and financial reporting. Strong Excel skills are essential, along with the ability to work effectively and efficiently under pressure. Personal qualities required include strong interpersonal and communication skills, a positive and enthusiastic attitude and good attention to detail.

What you'll get in returnAs well as working for a great company that is supporting many businesses to make a positive difference to the environment, this company offers a rewarding benefits package and a supportive, close-knit team culture, built by the team's strong site presence.What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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