Assistant Accountant

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work pattern

Study support

Career progression

Job summary

International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. in Wakefield is seeking an Assistant Accountant on a hybrid basis, offering a clear path into Management Accounting.

You will join a close-knit finance team, handling month-end processes, reconciliations, VAT, and reporting, with mentoring and CIMA/ACCA study support to aid progression.

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or studying towards AAT is required.
• Around three years of finance or accounting experience.
• Strong Excel skills essential for reporting and reconciliations.
• Solid understanding of month-end processes and journal postings.
• Excellent attention to detail and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Prepare bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review trial balance and nominal ledger.
• Produce and post month-end journals.
• Assist with monthly management accounts preparation.
• Prepare VAT returns for filings.
• Support accounts for smaller overseas entities.
• Provide accounts payable and accounts receivable support.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation.
• Produce financial reports and analysis for the finance team.
• Support the Head of Finance on ad hoc projects.

Skills

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Strong Excel skills

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

Assistant Accountant

Castleford | Up to £35,000 DOE | Hybrid Working | Study Support

Looking to build on your accounting experience in a role that offers genuine variety and a clear route into Management Accounting?

I'm working with a growing and financially stable business that's continuing to invest in both its people and its future. As part of its ongoing growth, they're looking to appoint an Assistant Accountant to join a close-knit finance team, offering the opportunity to take on increasing responsibility and develop into a Management Accountant over time.

The Opportunity

Working closely with senior members of the finance team, you'll become involved in the month-end process, financial reporting and balance sheet management, whilst supporting multiple entities across the wider business.

The role offers excellent exposure across finance and would suit someone who enjoys understanding the numbers, improving their technical accounting knowledge and taking ownership of their work. With continued mentoring and study support available, there is a clear pathway into a Management Accountant position.

What you'll be doing

• Preparing bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Reviewing the trial balance and nominal ledger
• Producing and posting month-end journals
• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Preparing VAT returns
• Supporting the accounts for smaller overseas entities
• Providing purchase and sales ledger support where required
• Assisting with year-end audit preparation
• Producing financial reports and analysis for the wider finance team
• Supporting the Head of Finance on a variety of ad hoc projects

About you

This role would suit someone who is keen to continue developing their accounting career and is looking for a business that will invest in their progression.

You’ll ideally have:

• AAT qualification
• Around three years' experience within a finance role, and have gained exposure to accruals, prepayments, journals and balance sheet reconciliations
• Strong Excel skills
• A solid understanding of month-end accounting processes
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach

The environment

You’ll be joining a successful business that’s continuing to grow through ongoing investment and innovation. The finance team is approachable, supportive and works closely together, giving you the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues whilst taking on increasing responsibility as your confidence grows.

If you’re looking for a role where you can continue learning, broaden your experience and work towards becoming a Management Accountant, this could be an excellent next step.

The reward

• Salary up to £35,000 DOE
• CIMA or ACCA study support following probation
• Genuine progression into a Management Accountant role
• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office/ 2 from home
• 25 days holiday + birthday off
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Opportunity to work across multiple entities
• Stable, growing business with long-term career prospects