Assistant Financial Accountant - £30,000 - £32,000 + study support - Trowbridge, Bath

Assistant Financial Accountant

Robert Half are working exclusively with an international retail brand to recruit an ambitious Assistant Financial Accountant based in Trowbridge, Bath - offering up to £30,000 + study support. This role is perfect for an enthusiastic and hungry individual either looking to begin their studies or already studying AAT, ACCA or CIMA. This is an exceptional opportunity to gain vast experience within a large, ever-changing organisation that will offer progression and varied exposure.

The Role

Reporting directly into the Financial Controller - you will be supporting the Senior Management Accountant with a broad range of duties including:

• Maintain General Ledger; ensure balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly and investigate unusual transactions promptly
• Maintain daily cash book and assist Accounts Receivable team with cash receipts posting
• Petty cash management
• Manage ONS surveys and other forms required to be completed by the business
• Manage Fixed Assets Registry and depreciation, and improve FA process
• Manage VAT reporting and processes in compliance with VAT legislation, and maintain up to date knowledge of VAT legislation and changes
• Support the Quality Management System (QMS) and ensure policies, process maps and process notes are documented and updated properly
• Monitor and record non-conformities and support the implementation of corrective plan
• Proactively identify system and process improvements and opportunities to add value to the business and work to implement change as necessary
• Support the Senior Financial Accountant and FC to ensure robust internal control in the business
• Support tax schedule preparation and reporting
• Assist the preparation of year-end accounts and statutory accounts
• Support Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and other teams as required

Your Profile

• AAT qualified, or part qualified CIMA, ACCA or ACA, or graduate with an Accounting Degree
• Proven working knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS
• Strong reporting and financial accounting experience
• Quality Management System (QMS) experience
• Able to use Excel to an intermediate level. E.g. VLOOKUPs, PivotTable
• Good knowledge of working with ERP systems and ability to assimilate new software quickly
• Self-motivating, proactive, deadline-driven and can work under pressure
• Excellent communication and the ability to develop strong working relationships
• Good analytical skills

Benefits

• £28,000 - £30,000
• Study support
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company discounts
• On-site parking
• Flexible working and WFH options

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