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Assistant Accountant

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Posted 9 hours ago, valid for a day
Location

St. Helens, Merseyside WA11 9NN

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Assistant Accountant role involves supporting the finance department by handling routine clerical and accounting tasks such as preparing budgets and maintaining reports.
  • The position is with a successful manufacturing organization in St. Helen's, known for its commitment to quality and innovation, employing over 1000 people.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in a similar role within a manufacturing business and be AAT Qualified, with a strong understanding of accounting principles.
  • The estimated salary for this position is up to £35,000 per year, and the role requires a high attention to detail and proficiency in MS Excel.
  • Additional benefits include 20 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a pension scheme, and opportunities for professional growth within the company.

As an Assistant Accountant, you'll be tasked with supporting the finance department, accountant, and management team by completing routine clerical and accounting tasks. You will be preparing budgets, maintaining reports, and completing basic bookkeeping and accounting duties for the company.

Client Details

The company is a successful manufacturing organisation based in St.Helen's with over 1000 employees, it is recognised for its commitment to quality and innovation in the field. The firm operates within a fast-paced, yet nurturing and collaborative environment, where employees are valued and growth is continually fostered.

Description

  • Manage rebate process in excel of £5 million per year.
  • Analyse warehouse stock costings
  • Analyse labour recovery/process costs for manufacturing site.
  • Assist with the completion of end of month duties such as reconciliations and reports.
  • Preparing financial documents such as invoices, bills, and accounts payable and receivable.
  • Completing financial reports on a regular basis and providing information to the finance team.
  • Assisting with budgets and financial planning.
  • Balance sheer reconciliation involving high volume of transactions
  • Post bank transactions
  • Working with the finance team on yearly forecasting efforts.
  • Managing the company ledger and assisting with other accounting projects in the office.

Profile

A successful Assistant Accountant should have:

  • Previous experience in a similar role within a manufacturing business
  • AAT Qualified
  • A strong understanding of accounting and financial principles and a thorough knowledge of financial legislation.
  • High attention to detail and strong analytical skills.
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and other accounting software.
  • Excellent problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.

Job Offer

  • An estimated salary range of up to £35k per year.
  • 20 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Christmas shut down
  • Free on site parking
  • Pension scheme
  • Opportunity to grow alongside a thriving Manufacturing business.
  • Full time office role.

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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.