Assistant Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team in Colwick, Nottingham, for a 12-month FTC. Hillarys are part of the Hunter Douglas group, so as a fast-growing company this role has become available to offer the successful applicant the opportunity to further their career in finance.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager - Finance, you’ll be supporting the Management Accountants to supply financial analysis across the manufacturing and supply chain areas of the Hunter Douglas group. You’ll be responsible for month end tasks, monthly reporting and analysis on operational performance across all business channels.

Analytical, attention-to-detail and great communication skills are key for this role, as you’ll be supporting month end reports with variance analysis to understand variance drivers, providing timely updates to senior stakeholders within operations. You’ll be self-motivated, highly organised and a problem solver, looking for opportunities to make improvements within your area to create efficient processes.

This role is ideal for anyone who’s recently graduated or AAT-qualified and looking to kick start their Accountancy career.

Assistant Accountant Key

responsibilities:

• Report and analyse manufacturing & operational performance across all business channels.
• Support the management accounting / business partnering functions.
• Variance analysis reporting.
• Balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting for operational areas.
• Support audit, statutory reporting or due diligence requirements as required.
• Support SOX compliance by ensuring SOPs are documented and up to date.
• Ad-hoc project work.

This role is hybrid, with three days in the office and two at home. You’ll be joining a friendly team and working with experienced individuals with the opportunity to learn and develop in Accountancy. You’ll receive many benefits, such as generous staff discount (including for your family and friends!), and a healthcare and lifestyle benefits package.

If you would like to become our Assistant Accountant, apply today!