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Assistant Accountant

TQR
Posted 4 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Plymouth, Devon PL4 6DX, England

Salary

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a dynamic Assistant Accountant for our client's expansion in the Plymouth area.
  • The role requires experience in a commercial organization and strong Excel skills, along with a professional qualification such as ACCA, CIMA, or ACA.
  • Key responsibilities include posting journals, preparing financial performance reviews, and assisting with month-end close and regulatory returns.
  • The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and additional benefits like pension and employee discounts.
  • Candidates should be able to work under pressure, maintain accuracy, and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.

As a result of our clients expansion plans, and continued ongoing success we are seeking a dynamic Assistant Accountant for the Plymouth area..

Reporting to the Management Accountant, this role is crucial in ensuring the efficient operation of our Finance team. This includes posting journals, preparing and reviewing financial performance, and having an input on key commercial decision making.

Duties to include:

  • Supporting of the full finance function to include Revenue, AP & Expenditure
  • Supporting and review of all P&L, Balance sheet codes
  • Daily bank reconciliations
  • Assist with Preparing month end close
  • Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
  • Review and challenge of monthly accruals/prepayments
  • Budget variance analysis
  • Support within our EDI and Data capture approval systems
  • Assist with Capital expenditure and CIS
  • Assist with preparing and submitting monthly and quarterly regulatory returns (VAT, ONS, Intrastat)
  • Assisting with yearend audit
  • Ad hoc financial tasks as required, providing flexibility to support evolving business needs

Qualifications, skills and experience:

This is a demanding role in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate the following:

  • Experience in a commercial organisation
  • Strong Excel skills
  • Professional qualification desirable (ACCA/CIMA/ACA or similar)
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy
  • The confidence to challenge existing practices and seek improvements

What we offer:

  • Competitive salary
  • Pension
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible working
  • Cycle to work scheme

If you are currently seeking a new challenge and feel you would be a good fit, then please submit an up to date CV by using the apply button below. For an informal chat please call TQR Plymouth and ask for Laura, many thanks for your interest.

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