Assistant Accountant

TN United Kingdom; Purston Jaglin; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking market leader is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their dynamic team. This full-time, permanent role involves assisting with the preparation of monthly accounts, reporting, and analysis, all while adhering to a detailed timetable. You will play a crucial role in reconciling costs, managing balance sheets, and producing management reports. The company values employee development and offers an inclusive environment where you can thrive. If you're ready to take the next step in your accounting career with a supportive team, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Competitive Holiday Entitlement

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Wellness Program

Eye Care Vouchers

Employee Recognition Awards

Retailer Discounts

Qualifications

• Professional and able to operate as a team player or individually.
• Qualified AAT or part qualified CIMA or ACCA required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Complete various ad-hoc reporting and analysis for the business.

Skills

Team Player

Professional Communication

Ability to Work Independently

Flexible Attitude

Proactive Decision Making

Time Management

Microsoft Excel

Education

Qualified AAT

Part Qualified CIMA

Part Qualified ACCA

Tools

SAP

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You will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of monthly accounts, reporting and analysis working to a detailed timetable.

This is a full time, permanent position working Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, offering a competitive salary and package and the opportunity to work with a forward thinking market leader.

Key Duties of an Assistant Accountant:

• Assist with preparation of journals, accruals and prepayments
• Reconciliation of various P&L costs on a monthly basis and compare estimate with amount charged to accounts
• Assist with monthly reconciliation of balance sheet headings
• Review of Goods Received not invoiced accrual and review of parked invoices for accrual
• Completion of regular weekly and monthly management reports for the central group cost centres
• Complete various ad-hoc reporting and analysis for the business as required
• Raise purchase requisitions for some central cost centres
• Act as the purchasing champion for group, bridging between the AP team and the group purchasing stakeholders to ensure that best practice is in place and being followed
• Support the forecast and budget process for central cost centres
• Undertake headcount analysis for the group cost centres
• Prepare a backup for sales invoicing and group recharges as necessary

Qualifications

To apply for the role of Assistant Accountant you will possess the following skills:

• To be professional and able to operate as a team player or individually as necessary
• Qualified AAT or part qualified CIMA or ACCA
• Be confident in communicating and dealing with people on the telephone/in person/by mail at all levels both internally with colleagues and external to the business
• Ability to work effectively and without direct supervision
• Flexible attitude and methodical approach to work/training/working hours
• The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure
• Effectively prioritise work load in order to meet set deadlines
• Be proactive and able to make decisions
• To be fully computer literate particularly an experienced Microsoft Excel user. Ideally have experience on Accounts and Accounting software packages such as SAP

Additional Information

As part of our drive to make Culina Logistics a great place to work, we are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement.
• Pension scheme – We want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer.
• Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary.
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses.
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts – Via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!

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Created on 02/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom