The Permanent Division of Robert Half Finance & Accounting are working exclusively with a multi-national manufacturing business based in Wellingborough with the recruitment of a highly motivated and dynamic Assistant Accountant.

The Assistant Accountant will assist the Financial Controller in accounts reporting and support them in covering functions in the finance department.

Role

Working directly for the Financial Controller. Your duties will include.

• Preparing the monthly management pack
• Process wages payroll on alternate weeks and assist with queries
• Quarterly VAT return preparation & submission
• Set up new customer accounts
• Maintenance of the Fixed Assets Register
• Yearly Fixed Assets Verification
• Standard Accruals and Prepayments
• Creditors Revaluation
• Daily reconciliations including but not limited to Sales and COGS, Suspense account, Stock
• Balance sheet reconciliations for all accounts except AR, AP and Bank.
• Global Integrator submission - tax analysis for E&Y
• Year end audit support to Financial Controller
• Supporting the Financial Controller with internal audit

Profile

• AAT Qualified or Part Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Knowledge of accounting & payroll principles

• High level of numeracy and book-keeping skills.
• Practical experience of Accounts/Finance department (relevant VAT legislation)

• Strong communication skills - capable of working with both internal and external stakeholders
• Attention to detail
• Results orientated, with a desire to succeed

The Company

Our client has a rich history and has grown to become a market leader in their sector. They are known for developing talent and offer a great working environment.

Salary & Benefits

The role of Assistant Accountant is paying between £25,000 - £30,000 plus good benefits.

The client is offering a 12 months fixed term contract.

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