Assistant Accountant

Michael Page; Annesley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Additional benefits to be confirmed

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting an Assistant Accountant for a permanent role in Annesley. The successful candidate will support the Finance Manager, assist with month-end and year-end close, and help maintain accurate financial records in a manufacturing environment.

The role requires commutable availability five days a week, experience in accounting or finance, and studying towards CIMA/ACCA/ACA with AAT Level 4 completed. Study support is offered along with other benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting or finance, preferably in the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• Able to commute to Annesley 5 days a week.
• Studying towards CIMA / ACCA or ACA.
• Successful completion of AAT Level 4.
• Strong understanding of financial processes and systems.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills for liaising with colleagues and stakeholders.
• A proactive attitude towards problem-solving and process improvement.
• Relevant accounting qualifications or working towards them.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of financial reports and statements.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Reconcile accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable tasks.
• Help maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Provide support during audits and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary financial data.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities.

Skills

Accounting experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

AAT Level 4

Studying towards CIMA/ACCA/ACA

Relevant accounting qualifications

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

This Assistant Accountant role in Annesley will support the Finance Manager on a permanent basis for a Manufacturing organisation.

For the successful Assistant Accountant you will assist with month and year end processes as well as playing a key role in the finance team.

Client Details

An industrial and manufacturing organisation based in Annesley are looking for a Assistant Accountant to join in a newly created role.

This position would suit someone looking to step away from more transactional finance duties.

Fully office based in Annesley, Nottinghamshire.

Description

• Assist with the preparation of financial reports and statements.
• Support the month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Reconcile accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable tasks.
• Help maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Provide support during audits and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather necessary financial data.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities.

Profile

A successful Assistant Accountant should have:

• Experience in accounting or finance, preferably in the industrial or manufacturing sector.
• Able to commute to Annesley 5 days a week.
• Studying towards CIMA / ACCA or ACA
• Successful completion of AAT Level 4
• Strong understanding of financial processes and systems.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills for liaising with colleagues and stakeholders.
• A proactive attitude towards problem-solving and process improvement.
• Relevant accounting qualifications or working towards them.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from 30,000 to 35,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Study support.
• Additional benefits to be confirmed.