Assistant Accountant

Michael Page; Cannock; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Automation and process improvement

4 days per week office-based

Job summary

Michael Page is assisting a market-leading client in Cannock that is seeking a part-qualified to newly qualified accountant to own SG&A accounting, month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations. This role offers exposure to financial reporting, process improvement and business-wide projects within a supportive team.

The successful candidate will have solid finance experience, strong Excel skills and a proactive approach, with clear progression opportunities and a supportive development

Qualifications

• Experience within a finance or accounting environment.
• Strong month-end accounting experience, including journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Balance sheet reconciliation and financial control experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own the SG&A costs accounting and financial reporting.
• Prepare and post journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Perform month-end balance sheet reconciliations.
• Investigate outstanding items and provide insights.
• Support production of timely financial information.
• Collaborate with operations to resolve queries on cost performance.
• Assist budgeting and forecasting for overheads.
• Support annual audit process and information requests.
• Produce monthly reports and ad-hoc analysis.
• Identify process improvements and efficiency opportunities.
• Support wider financial reporting projects.

Skills

Finance accounting experience

Month-end accounting

Balance sheet reconciliations

Advanced Excel

Tools

Excel

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified, finalist or newly qualified accountant to take ownership of SG&A accounting, month-end activities and balance sheet reconciliations within a growing Financial Reporting team. You'll gain exposure to financial reporting, process improvement and wider business projects while developing your career in a supportive environment with strong progression opportunities.

Client Details

Our client is a market-leading organisation with a highly collaborative finance team, offering strong development opportunities, exposure to business-wide projects and genuine long-term career progression.

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Own the accounting for SG&A costs and business overheads, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and post journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Perform month-end balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any outstanding items.
• Support the production of accurate and timely financial information.
• Work closely with operational and finance teams to resolve queries and provide insight into cost performance.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities relating to overhead expenditure.
• Support the annual audit process and provide information as required.
• Produce monthly reports, analysis and ad-hoc financial information.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and efficiencies.
• Support wider financial reporting and finance projects where required.

Profile

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Experience within a finance or accounting environment.
• Strong month-end accounting experience, including journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Balance sheet reconciliation and financial control experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• A proactive approach with the ability to take ownership of responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business.
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Job Offer

• Permanent Assistant Accountant position based in Cannock.
• Salary c 40,000 pa
• Office based 4 days per week
• Genuine opportunity to take ownership and make an impact.
• Exposure to a broad range of accounting and financial reporting activities.
• Supportive, collaborative finance team.
• Significant investment in automation and process improvement initiatives.
• Study support and development opportunities.
• Clear progression prospects within a growing business.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.