Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant Permanent up to 35000 Location Initially Worcester but then full-time Kidderminster (office based)

The Company

My client is in the manufacturing sector

The Role

My client is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Accountant who brings energy curiosity and a genuine desire to learn. This is a dynamic role that offers variety responsibility and real scope to grow. Youll play a hands-on role in day to day helping to keep our financial operations accurate timely and efficient. You will become part of a skilled and experienced finance team who are diligent conscientious and committed whilst being warm and supportive offering a nurturing environment where you can learn develop and thrive.

The Key Responsibilities

• Support the month end close process analysing transactions and preparing required journals with supporting schedules
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes including cash allocation bank payments PO creation requisitions and collections.
• Maintain ledgers and balance sheet reconciliations bank / AR / AP / other balance sheet accounts (including intercompany)
• Assist with VAT / indirect tax returns and ensure compliance with UK and ROI reporting requirements
• Help prepare management accounts and variance analysis for group reporting
• Support with statutory accounts preparation and necessary compliance filings
• Assist with asset registers and depreciation schedules
• Assist with the annual audit process
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards tax regulations and other financial reporting requirements
• Processing of expenses and mileage claims
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights and support business operations

Personal Profile

• 2 years of experience in a similar assistant accounting role
• Practical experience of using accounting principles standards and practices
• Experience and confidence using financial software
• Passionate about a career in finance
• Strong communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Curiosity proactivity resourcefulness and being a positive team player
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• AAT qualified or studying towards would be an advantage

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