Assistant Accountant

Seymour John; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Accountant based in Oswestry to support the finance team. This full-time office-based role involves tasks such as preparing financial reports, maintaining financial records, and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and may have a degree or be progressing towards ACCA or CIMA qualifications. Proficiency in Excel and accounting software like IFS or SAP is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree educated or pursuing ACCA/CIMA qualifications.
• Familiarity with financial regulations and tax compliance in UK and Europe.
• Experience in Manufacturing or Construction Industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Preparation of Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Reconciliations.
• Perform margin analysis on a Product Line basis.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Skills

Strong knowledge of MS Excel

Excellent numerical and analytical skills

High attention to detail

Strong organizational skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Degree or working towards ACCA or CIMA

Tools

IFS

SAP

Job description

This range is provided by Seymour John. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Associate Director at Seymour John | Finance specialist recruiter | Interim & permanent | Private sector & accountancy practice

Oswestry (on-site)

Seymour John is proud to be partnering with a Oswestry based client who seek to recruit an Assistant Accountant to support the finance team with day-to-day accounting tasks. In this role you will ensure accurate financial records and compliance with company policies and statutory requirements. The role is ideal for someone detail-oriented, organized, and eager to develop their career in finance. Please be aware this is a full time office based role.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Preparation of Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
• Preparation of Profit & Loss Reconciliations.
• Perform margin analysis on a Product Line basis.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve financial queries.
• Perform other ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the Finance Manager.

Requirements

• You may well be degree educated or working towards professional qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software (e.g., IFS, SAP).
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in Manufacturing or Construction Industry.
• Familiarity with financial regulations and tax compliance in UK and Europe.

For further information please contact Lee Walker at Seymour John Ltd.

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