Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Job Ref No: WS/AA/12/24

The Role:

• Take responsibility for the preparation of monthly management accounts and balance sheet reconciliations to year end standard and within reporting deadlines;
• Carry out variance analysis v budget and investigate/explain variances;
• Preparation of KPI reports on a weekly and monthly basis;
• Assist with the preparation of monthly projections and annual budgets;
• Responsibility for compliance (VAT & statutory returns);
• Assist development & implementation of Management Information Systems and financial IT systems. 

The Person:

• Qualified Accounting Technician (IATI) or Part qualified (CIMA, ACA, ACCA) or QBE accountant;
• Proficient in Word and MS Outlook with Intermediate to advanced Excel ability;
• Excellent administration skills, organised and able to prioritise workload;
• Possess excellent communication and problem-solving skills;
• Be able to interact and communicate with staff at all levels including senior management in a professional manner.

Preference will be given to candidates with

• Experience of using an ERP system;
• Experience in analysing production variances. 

In return all employees will have access to a Healthcare Plan (includes children up to the age of 18), Company Pension with Life Assurance and an active Health and Well Being programme.