Assistant Accountant

Owen Daniels; Borough of Spelthorne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the Borough of Spelthorne is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a 9-month fixed term contract. The ideal candidate will support the Finance Manager with accounting tasks and possess experience in a fast-paced finance team, ideally within manufacturing. Strong technical and analytical skills are essential. This role offers a dynamic work environment and requires ongoing professional development towards ACCA or CIMA.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a fast-paced finance team.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is ideal.
• Strong technical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager in accounting accuracy.
• Manage quarterly SOX reporting process.
• Prepare monthly accruals and journal entries.
• Maintain Fixed Asset Register and assist with forecasts.

Skills

Technical skills

Analytical skills

Proactive attitude

Education

Studying towards ACCA or CIMA

Job description

Our client are a leading manufacturer providing specialist solutions to a variety of industries such as aerospace, power generation, rail and oil and gas industries. They are looking for an Assistant Accountantwith experience within manufacturing ideally for a 9 month fixed term contract.

Assistant Accountant

Sunbury on Thames

Manufacturing Company

9-month FTC (Maternity cover)

Job Description :

The ideal candidate for this role will have previous experience working in a fast-paced finance team will be actively studying towards a professional qualification such asACCA or CIMA. They will possess strong technical and analytical skills, along with a proactive attitude and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.

Scope of Role :

To support the Finance Manager in ensuring the accuracy, timely accounting of transactions and compliance with the internal and external requirements of the ledgers, so that SOX, Internal & External Audit and other compliance / regulatory requirements are met. To provide accounting support to the business as required.

Main duties and responsibilities :

To support the Financial Controller

Mange quarterly SOX reporting process

Prepare monthly accruals and post journal entries

Maintaining and updating Fixed Asset Register, monthly journals and assist with forecast preparation

Monthly Intangibles & Goodwill Journals

Monthly lease journal and reconcilia...