Assistant Financial Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Financial Accountant to join a dynamic finance team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the integrity of financial systems and processes, providing essential tools and management information to drive operational and financial efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in producing monthly management accounts, aiming for submission by working day 6.
• Performing month-end tasks, including balance sheet reviews and necessary adjustments.
• Manage the Credit Control Timetable and assist the Customer Services Team with sales order queries.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of Purchase Ledger functions to provide cover during absences and busy periods.
• Submit weekly and monthly ledger updates to the invoice discounting facility.
• Maintain the Purchase Accruals report and assess its suitability for supporting monthly overhead provisions.
• Manage the bank reconciliation process for all bank accounts.
• Collaborate with the Operations Manager to ensure accuracy in stock adjustments and supplier pricing.
• Work with the Workshop Supervisor to ensure accurate accounting for monthly production.
• Utilise analytics software to provide useful stock and customer analysis.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and audit obligations, including VAT Returns and Fixed Asset Register management.
• Assist with ad-hoc information requests.

Measures of Success:

• Achievement of team KPIs such as Debtor Days, Creditor Days, and Working Capital.
• Timely submission of Management Accounts and VAT Returns.
• Cross-functional collaboration within the Finance and Operations Teams.

Skills:

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in Excel and analytical skills.
• Attention to detail and a logical approach.

Knowledge:

• Experience of performing reconciliations and sound accounting knowledge, including VAT reporting.
• Relevant experience within a manufacturing environment is advantageous.

Qualifications:

• AAT or above.
• A Level/Degree Level Qualification is desirable.

Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience working within a finance team.

Attitude:

• Positive, approachable, forward-thinking, and a team player.

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional looking to make a significant impact within a supportive team, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV.

#4632354 - Danielle Simpson