Assistant Accountant

Owen Daniels; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in the UK is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a 9-month fixed term contract. The role involves supporting the Financial Controller and managing quarterly SOX reporting, among other responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have experience in a fast-paced finance team and be working towards a professional qualification such as ACCA or CIMA. Flexibility in tasks is required to ensure customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Strong technical and analytical skills are required.
• Experience working in a fast-paced finance environment.
• Actively studying towards a recognized accounting qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support the Financial Controller with accounting activities.
• Manage quarterly SOX reporting process.
• Prepare monthly accruals and journal entries.

Skills

Technical and analytical skills

Proactive attitude

Experience in fast-paced finance team

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 Accountant with 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 and will be actively studying towards a professional qualification such as ACCA 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
• Manage 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 reconciliation
• To manage the monthly commission process, including the monthly journal, issuing statements and communication to agents and the BD team
• Prepare account reconciliations for area of responsibility as outlined in the task list
• Assist with the upload of 7th Day actuals and preparation of the 7th Day Webforms
• Provide P&L analysis where required
• Preparation of the ASC606 Revenue Recognition sample testing process
• Ensure all activities as outlined in the task lists are completed on time as outlined in the lists
• Provide accounting support to the business as required
• Preparing documentation (and required updates) of the Accounting processes within area of responsibility
• Monthly reconciliation of all Inter-company accounts and balance confirmations with other sites
• Assist AR when required with cash collections, posting of cash, maintain dormant customers, and annual customer credit checks
• Provide support where required for the forecast, budget & strategic process
• Assist in the preparation of the annual statutory pack, External & Internal Audits and stock take
• Provide cover for other roles within the department
• Being involved in other occasional Finance projects, reports and analysis as required

Other responsibilities:

• Undertake other Finance related activities that are considered to reasonably form part of the role, or which may be short- or long-term business requirements.
• Undertake all other reasonable requests that are made by the Manager or Directors.
• Undertake training that is identified as a requirement of the role as identified by the Manager.
• At times of reduced department staff attendance there will be a need to be flexible and provide support outside of the normal tasks of the job to ensure customer satisfaction.

Limits of Authority:

Sign off purchase orders or invoices in line with the financial guidelines
Not permitted to change Business Management/SOP processes, procedures and guidelines without formal approval but expected to make recommendations.

Working hours:

Mon-Thu 08:00 to 16:30 (30 mins lunch break); Friday 08:00 to 13:30

Due to security clearances, candidates must hold a British passport and have the right to work in the UK.