Assistant Accountant

HR GO Recruitment; Denbigh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Employee referral programme

Ongoing training and professional dev

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment is assisting a Denbigh-based manufacturing business in recruiting an Assistant Management Accountant. You will join the finance team to help prepare monthly management accounts, support financial reporting, payroll, and month-end processes to ensure accurate information for business decisions.

The ideal candidate is AAT qualified or studying toward AAT/ACCA/CIMA, with experience in management accounts, stock reconciliations, and fixed asset registers.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or currently studying towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA or similar accounting qualification.
• Previous experience assisting with management accounts.
• Experience with stock reconciliations and fixed asset registers.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Confident communicator with ability to build effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Produce accurate financial reports and reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Complete monthly and annual stock reconciliations, investigating any variances.
• Assist with payroll, PAYE reconciliations, pension administration and auto-enrolment.
• Support the preparation and submission of monthly VAT returns.
• Maintain accurate financial records and asset registers.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance processes and controls.
• Work closely with colleagues across the business to provide financial support where required.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualification or studying towards AAT/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Assistant Management Accountant Location: Denbigh Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum The Opportunity An established manufacturing business is looking to recruit an assistant accountant to join its finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is AAT qualified or currently studying towards a professional accountancy qualification and looking to develop their career within a supportive environment.

Working closely with the finance team, you'll play a key role in the preparation of management accounts, financial reporting, payroll support and month-end processes, ensuring accurate financial information is produced to support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.

Produce accurate financial reports and reconciliations.

Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.

Complete monthly and annual stock reconciliations, investigating any variances.

Assist with payroll, PAYE reconciliations, pension administration and auto-enrolment.

Support the preparation and submission of monthly VAT returns.

Maintain accurate financial records and asset registers.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance processes and controls.

Work closely with colleagues across the business to provide financial support where required.

About You

AAT qualified or currently studying towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA or a similar accounting qualification.

Previous experience assisting with management accounts.

Experience with stock reconciliations and fixed asset registers.

Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and organisational skills.

Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.

Confident communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships.

Previous experience within manufacturing or a regulated industry would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

Salary of £28,000 - £30,000 per annum.

Ongoing training and support towards professional development.

Free on-site parking.

Employee referral programme.

A supportive and friendly working environment.

Interested?