Assistant Accountant

Chase and Holland; East Lindsey; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing FMCG business in Grimsby is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. The role involves preparing financial reports, assisting with budgeting, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates need to be PQ CIMA/ACCA or AAT qualified with strong IT and communication skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Study Support Package

25 Days & BH's

Workplace pension scheme

Flexible working hours

On-site canteen

Free parking

Qualifications

• Sound experience in a similar role, ideally in manufacturing.
• Able to work at all levels of the finance team.
• Attention to detail and ability to work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly flash and monthly management accounts.
• Assist with budget and forecasting processes.
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting standards.

Skills

PQ CIMA/ACCA or minimum AAT Qualified

Experience in budgeting and forecasting

High level of IT literacy

Excellent organisational skills

Good communication skills

Experience with ERP systems

Education

Minimum AAT Qualified

Tools

Excel

ERP Systems

Job description

Assistant Accountant - Grimsby - £30,000-£38,000

Chase & Holland are excited to be exclusively working alongside a fast‑growing FMCG business, based in Grimsby, who are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. As an Assistant Accountant you will be responsible for both the transformation and the day-to-day performance of the finance team providing accurate and timely financial reports to support decision making and financial control oversight of the Company. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a passionate finance team and a period of growth and transformation for the business.

In Return You’ll Receive

• Study Support Package if required
• 25 Days & BH's
• Workplace pension scheme
• Flexible working hours
• On-site canteen
• Free parking

Assistant Accountant responsibilities will include

• Preparation of weekly flash and monthly management accounts, including detailed variance analysis
• Assist with standard costs of products
• Provide analysis and report on sales, margin, labour and overheads
• Work with budget holders to provide robust budgets and forecasts and hold monthly budget review meetings
• Ensure compliance with all relevant internal accounting standards and practices as well as regulatory rules and statutory obligations
• Drive the continuous improvement of processes to improve efficiency and the control environment of the business
• Oversee accounts receivables, accounts payables, payroll, expenses and credit control
• Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger maintenance, balance sheet reconciliations and corporate/overhead cost allocation
• Oversee weekly cash management, approve weekly payables and assist with cashflow forecasting
• Maintain fixed asset register
• Manage invoice financing facility including preparation of month end reporting
• Responsible for the year-end closing activities including audit and liaising with external accountants
• Assist with the implementation of a new ERP Systems

Required Skills & Experience

• PQ CIMA/ACCA or a minimum AAT Qualified, with sound experience in a similar role, ideally in manufacturing
• Previous experience in budgeting, forecasting and costings and analysis is an advantage
• Able and willing to work at all levels of the finance team
• High level of IT literacy and numeracy
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines with attention to detail
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• IT literate including ERP systems and Excel
• Experience working with a range of senior stakeholders, both internally and externally

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Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in finance, supply chain, HR, IT and office support recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire