Assistant Accountant

Brunswick Marine in EMEA; Whale; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marine industry firm in England is seeking a finance team member to provide accounting assistance, including month end close and reconciliations. This hybrid role requires at least 2 years of industry experience and proficiency in MS Excel. The ideal candidate will support statutory audit completion and various administrative tasks, contributing to the team's success.

Qualifications

• Experience in month end close process.
• Ability to communicate with external audit teams.
• Knowledge of VAT Returns and grant claims.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month end close process to ensure timely and accurate preparation of trial balance.
• Complete reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts.
• Administration of statutory reporting requirements including VAT Returns.

Skills

Part Qualified accountant or accounting technician (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)

2 years minimum current or recent industry experience

Proficient in Microsoft Office package, particularly MS Excel

Job description

Overview

Are you ready for what’s next? Come explore opportunities within Brunswick, a global marine leader committed to challenging conventions and innovating next-generation technologies that transform experiences on the water and beyond. Brunswick believes “Next Never Rests,” and we offer a variety of exciting careers and growth opportunities within united teams defining the future of marine recreation. Innovation is the heart of Brunswick. See how your contributions will help transform vision into reality:

Position Overview

As part of the talented Finance team, you will provide accounting assistance including monthly close, reporting, reconciliations, and other administrative tasks as required with accuracy, adhering to deadlines and compliance. At Brunswick, we have passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month end close process to ensure:
• Timely and accurate preparation of trial balance
• Timely management accounts submission into group reporting software
• Completion of reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts
• Reconciliation of intercompany accounts
• Maintenance and reconciliation of fixed asset register
• Maintenance of lease register
• Assisting in completion of statutory audit, including liaising with the external audit team
• Administration of statutory reporting requirements including VAT Returns
• Administration of grant claim submissions to Invest Northern Ireland
• Bank reconciliations
• Administration of company expenses
• Other reporting and accounting administrative tasks as required
• Cross training in other tasks including ledger posting
• Payroll processing

Required Qualifications

• Part Qualified accountant or accounting technician (CIMA/ACCA/ACA)
• 2 years minimum current or recent industry experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office package, particularly MS Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Group reporting
• Foreign currency transactions
• Payroll preparation/submission
• VAT/CT filing
• Grant claims

Working Conditions

• You will be working in an office environment with a manufacturing operation onsite
• This role is hybrid (3 days a week onsite)

Why Brunswick

Whatever tomorrow brings, we’ll be at the leading edge. As the clear leader in the marine industry, we’re committed to our values and supporting our exceptional people. We offer and encourage growth opportunities within and across our many brands. In addition, we’re proud of being recognized for making a splash with numerous awards.

About Navico Group

Navico Group is a stand-alone division of Brunswick, the world’s largest recreational marine business. Navico Group is the global leader in technology, systems and solutions for a variety of industries, from Marine & RV to Specialty Vehicles and beyond. Our broad portfolio consists of the industry’s leading brands in Power Systems, Digital Systems, Fishing Systems, and Performance Components including Ancor, Attwood, B&G, BEP, Blue Sea Systems, C-MAP, CZone, Garelick, Lenco, Lowrance, Marinco, MotorGuide, Mastervolt, ProMariner, RELiON, Simrad and Whale. Our team is committed and driven, every day, to be the most trusted supply partner to the marine and mobile industries...and beyond.

Next is Now! We value growth and development, recognizing that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and inspiration. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

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