Accounts Assistant

Axon Moore; Gomersal; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company in Liversedge seeks an Accounts Assistant to support the finance team. This role offers full study support and mentorship, with a progression route to Management Accountant. Responsibilities include preparing monthly accounts, managing reconciliations, and supporting VAT returns. Ideal candidates are studying towards AAT, CIMA, or ACCA, and possess strong analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

Full study support

Mentorship

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Studying towards a relevant financial qualification.
• Exposure in a fast-paced finance environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts pack.
• Review and post monthly accruals & prepayments.
• Prepare month end journals including depreciation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team player attitude

Time management

Communication skills

Financial interpretation

Education

Studying towards AAT, CIMA or ACCA

Job description

Accounts Assistant 26,000 to 30,000 Liversedge development plan and full study support

Axon Moore are proud to be working in partnership with a PE backed manufacturing company as they look to recruit an Accounts Assistant to join their team. With a first-class senior leadership team and very dynamic finance team, this business is offering a bright and ambitious finance individual the opportunity to take the next step in their finance career.

The role will offer full study support, mentorship and exposure across a broad range of finance duties. There is a progression route to Management Accountant and beyond within this growing business

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Assist with the preparation of the monthly management accounts pack
• Preparation of balance sheet reconciliations
• Review and posting of monthly accruals & prepayments
• Prepare month end journals including depreciation, stock movements and internal recharges
• Inventory monitoring, reconciliations & reporting
• Tracking and processing supplier invoices, payments and purchase orders
• Assisting with maintaining costing records for raw materials and finished goods
• Processing and monitoring of employee expenses
• Supporting the VAT return process
• Cashbook postings and bank reconciliations
• Daily cashflow reporting
• Other ad-hoc administration/office duties

Required Skills and Experience:

• Studying towards a Qualification (AAT, CIMA or ACCA)
• Analytical and able to interpret financial information
• Have previous exposure to a fast paced finance environment
• Enthusiastic team player with a positive, hard-working approach
• Excellent attention to detail
• Well organised and self-motivated with an ability to prioritise and manage own time efficiently and effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to build relationships across the business
• Adaptable and flexible nature