Assistant Accountant

Michael Page Finance

Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 23 days

Warrington, Cheshire WA12DS, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

This role involves close collaboration with the finance manager, providing significant exposure to accounting within a manufacturing business in Warrington, Cheshire.
Candidates should have strong accounting knowledge and preferably experience in manufacturing, with AAT qualification or CIMA part qualification being required.
The position offers a salary of £35,000 to £45,000, depending on experience, and requires a minimum of 2 years in a relevant accounting role.
The job includes responsibilities such as managing the Fixed Asset Register, preparing accounts, and conducting balance sheet reconciliations.
Additional benefits include a 37.5 hour work week, funding for further qualifications, and a flexible working arrangement with 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

This role will work closely with the finance manager on a daily basis - where you will gain great exposure of the accounting piece.

Client Details

Our client is a manufacturing business in Warrington, Cheshire who employs approximately 200 employees. It is one of Europe's largest in their industry.

Description

Management of Fixed Asset Register including reconciliation to general ledger, depreciation entries, additions and disposals
Compilation and submission of the group VAT return
Managing the Capex and Projects for the site, including financial budget v actual tracker
Prepare accounts for the Corporate UK entity including monthly submission into Onestream with annual planning/quarterly forecasts in Hyperion
Participate in inventory stock counts and liaise with operational team to identify deviations
Tracking onsite maintenance spend and liaising with Engineering team to ensure we remain on target with annual plan
Cost centre variance analysis, comparing budget and actual costs
Balance sheet reconciliations
Inter-company reconciliations
Cashpool and bank reconciliations
Assist with Corporation Tax calculations including consolidation of all UK entities

Profile

AAT qualified or CIMA part qualified (or similar)
Strong accounting knowledge/experience, preferably in manufacturing
IT - Hyperion, SAP
Confidence to work with other departments as well as external parties

Job Offer

Working 37.5 hour week
Permanent position
Funding towards AAT, CIMA or ACCA
4 days office - 1 day at home each week
Flexible start and finish times
Free car parking on site
25 days hols plus BH
Exposure to system - SAP

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