Assistant Accountant

Varex Imaging Corporation; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Varex Imaging Corporation in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support the finance function in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will assist with month-end close, prepare management accounts, and help with stock, WIP and cost of sales reporting.

The role requires 2–3 years in accounting, and AAT or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA, with strong Excel, XERO and SAP experience, and a keen eye for detail. On-site finance team collaboration is expected.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in an accounting or finance role, ideally within manufacturing.
• AAT qualification or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA.
• Experience with stock, WIP and cost accounting desirable.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups).
• Experience using XERO and SAP.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end close, including accruals, prepayments, journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support preparation of management accounts and variance analysis.
• Maintain and reconcile stock, WIP and cost of sales.
• Assist with standard costing, and production variance analysis.
• Responsible for cost allocation specifically for Time allocation (timesheets) and expense.
• Process fixed assets, depreciation and capital expenditure reporting.
• Assist with VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements.
• Support audits and liaise with internal and external stakeholders.
• Improve financial processes and controls.
• Support implementation of SAP system (currently XERO).
• Provide support for transactional accounting.
• Provide on-site operational support for financial processes, including the review and submission of employee expense claims.

Skills

Excel

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Education

AAT or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Tools

XERO

SAP

Job description

## Assistant AccountantApplylocations: Stoke on Trenttime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: R0005980***To apply to a Varex Imaging position, please create an account and sign-in.*****CURRENT VAREX IMAGING EMPLOYEES:** Please apply by logging into your internal Workday Account.## Summary## Job Description**Role Overview** The Assistant Accountant will support the finance function within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, providing accurate financial reporting, cost control support, and day-to-day accounting assistance. The role is key in ensuring timely month-end processes, stock and cost accounting, and compliance with internal controls.**Key Responsibilities*** Assist with month-end close, including accruals, prepayments, journals and balance sheet reconciliations* Support preparation of management accounts and variance analysis* Maintain and reconcile stock, WIP and cost of sales* Assist with standard costing, and production variance analysis* Responsible for cost allocation specifically for Time allocation (timesheets) and expense* Process fixed assets, depreciation and capital expenditure reporting* Assist with VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements* Support audits and liaise with internal and external stakeholders* Improve financial processes and controls* Support implementation of SAP system (currently XERO)* Provide support for transactional accounting* Provide on‐site operational support for financial processes, including the review and submission of employee expense claims**Skills & Experience Required*** 2–3 years’ experience in an accounting or finance role, ideally within manufacturing* AAT qualified/ or Part-qualified ACCA / CIMA / ACA* Experience with stock, WIP, and cost accounting desirable* Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups)* Experience using XERO and SAP* Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset**Time Type:**Full time**Job Type:**Regular**Work Shift:**N/A**Pay Rate Type:**Salary*All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.*