Accounts Assistant

Michael Page (UK); Widnes; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An international manufacturing business is seeking a permanent Accounts Assistant to handle various financial analyses and reporting tasks. The ideal candidate will be studying for AAT/CIMA/ACCA and possess advanced Excel skills. In addition to a competitive salary starting from £27,000, the company offers strong study support, generous holiday entitlement, and a vibrant social environment with events throughout the year.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus BH

Study support towards AAT / CIMA / ACCA

Free car parking on site

Social events throughout the year

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• Experience within a similar position desirable but not essential.
• Strong analytical skills and initiative.
• Ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and processing of month-end journals.
• Month-end stock reconciliation and cost of sales analysis.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Self-starter

Team player

Education

Studying AAT/CIMA/ACCA

Job description

• Accounts Assistant
• Permanent - Widnes

About Our Client

We are supporting an International manufacturing business recruit for a permanent accounts assistant.

Job Description

• Preparation and processing of month end journals - accruals, prepayments and re-allocation of costs
• Month end stock reconciliation and cost of sales analysis
• Assist in the preparation and interrogation of monthly management accounts packs including financial statements, sales and overhead analysis and capital expenditure report
• Monthly payroll processing and cover for weekly wages
• Control of capital investment approval process including fixed asset register maintenance, depreciation calculation and reconciliation
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations are completed on a monthly basis and investigate and resolve any variances
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, product costs and forecasts
• Quarter end reporting to parent company
• Key involvement in year end audit process, reporting and provision of information
• Provide cover for other team members as and when required
• Any other ad hoc analysis information requests to support the business

The Successful Applicant

• Studying AAT/CIMA/ACCA
• Experience within a similar position within Retail or Wholesale would be desirable but not essential
• Advanced Excel skills - vlookup / pivot tables
• Numerate with strong analytical skills
• Highly motivated, self-starter, full of initiative and able to work autonomously
• Team player

What's on Offer

• Working Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5pm
• 25 days holidays plus BH = 33 DAYS
• The office closes over the Christmas holidays - use a couple of days holidays to cover
• Study support towards AAT / CIMA / ACCA - exam leave and study materials
• Salary from £27k upwards DOE
• Plus a annual bonus
• Free car parking on site
• There are social events - Diwali (music, Indian meal, competitions), Sports Day (cricket and football competitions, food and drinks) and Christmas party (the Christmas party is at Knowsley safari park, it's all inclusive and is a fantastic night by all accounts)