Assistant Accountant

Axon Moore; Castleford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Axon Moore is seeking an ambitious Assistant Accountant to join a high-growth services company in Castleford. The role involves maintaining robust accounting records and providing support for various finance teams, offering a competitive salary and full study support towards professional qualifications. Successful candidates will gain valuable mentorship and experience in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Full study support towards CIMA, ACCA

Mentorship from senior Finance Team

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• Candidate must be studying for ACA, CIMA, or ACCA, or have AAT qualification.
• Strong Excel and communication skills are essential.
• Organized and motivated individuals will thrive.

Responsibilities

• Post journals, manage reconciliations for intercompany transactions.
• Support month-end processes and prepare financial information.
• Assist with audits and VAT returns.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Studying towards ACA, CIMA or ACCA

AAT Qualified

Tools

Sage

Job description

Assistant Accountant - Castleford - £28,000 to £32,000 - plus full study support and a development plan.

Axon Moore are delighted to be working in collaboration with a high growth services company to recruit an ambitious Group Assistant Accountant to join the team.

This is a varied role that ensures robust accounting records are maintained by carrying out general accounting tasks, including posting of journals, periodic reconciliations, intercompany recharges and performing variance analysis. The role will support the various finance teams to ensure timely and accurate period end close, as well as issuing allocated reports to the business.

The business is renowned for having a track record of developing talent within their finance team. They pride themselves in being a great place to work, with an outstanding benefits package and a supportive work culture.

The Job

• Intercompany - regular processing of relevant intercompany and group management recharges, including reconciliations
• Posting of prepayments and accruals for direct/indirect costs
• Support on central costs and monthly accounts
• Support on payroll reconciliations (P&L and Balance sheet)
• Reconciliation and calculation of rebates
• Balance Sheet Reconciliations
• Provide ad-hoc financial information to both the group and divisional management teams including variance analysis
• Assist with the preparation and supply of information for audits and tax returns
• Monitor and assist finance manager with control of data relevant to key financial and non-financial metrics
• Completion of VAT returns
• Support on CIS returns and queries
• Support on completion of ONS returns
• Assist with Sage month end closure
• Any other duties as commensurate with this position

The successful candidate will:

• Be studying towards a qualification - ACA, CIMA or ACCA or be AAT Qualified and looking to take the next steps
• Commercially astute
• Driven to improve processes and improved ways of working
• Driven and motivated
• Strong Excel skills
• Strong communication skills - able to build relationships and work collaboratively
• Organised and able to work accurately
• Professional and engaging

The Benefits

• Competitive salary package (up to £32,000)
• Full study support towards CIMA, ACCA
• Mentorship from a brilliant senior Finance Team