Assistant Accountant / Assistant Management Accountant

Think Accountancy and Finance; Cobridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Stoke on Trent seeks an Assistant Accountant to own month-end duties and support financial operations. Ideally part qualified in ACCA, CIMA, or ACA, candidates should have 2+ years of experience, exceptional Excel skills, and attention to detail. This role offers a competitive salary and the chance to impact a respected global operation.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Continuous professional development

Significant autonomy

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role, ideally within e-commerce, retail, or product-based companies.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivots, lookups).
• Fluency in German is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for preparation of month-end duties, including journal postings and accruals.
• Perform monthly reconciliations for stock and inter-company accounts.
• Prepare ad-hoc management reports timely.
• Manage end-to-end preparation of VAT returns.
• Support the team through ad-hoc duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

Part qualified / qualified (ACCA, CIMA, or ACA)

Job description

Overview

Assistant Accountant/ Assistant Management Accountant

Location: Stoke on Trent

Salary: Competitive & DOE + Excellent Benefits Package

Are you a meticulous and driven Accounts professional ready to power the financial engine of a global leader? This is a unique opportunity to step into a role where your accounting expertise directly supports the fascinating intricacies of their business.

Responsibilities

• Owning the Month-End: Taking full responsibility for the preparation of all month-end duties, including journal postings, accruals, prepayments, and depreciation.
• Mastering Reconciliations: Performing meticulous monthly reconciliations for our unique stock accounts and complex inter-company accounts.
• Driving Financial Integrity: Reviewing and analysing balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and robustness of all financial records.
• Expert Reporting: Preparing ad-hoc management reports and ensuring all reporting is delivered accurately and on time.
• Managing Compliance: Taking charge of the end-to-end preparation of VAT returns for timely review and submission.
• Team Support: Supporting the team by covering ad-hoc duties and contributing to a collaborative environment.

What you'll bring

• Ideally part qualfied /qualfied(ACCA, CIMA, or ACA).
• At least 2 years o experience in a similar role, ideally within e-commerce, retail, or a product-based company.
• Proficiency in Excel (pivots, lookups, etc.) is essential for managing complex data.
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with a proven ability to meet strict deadlines.
• A razor-sharp attention to detail—essential when dealing with limited edition product numbers and royalty agreements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A distinct advantage: Proficiency in the German language would be highly beneficial for supporting our European operations.

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.
• The opportunity to be a vital part of a unique and internationally respected business.
• A challenging role with significant autonomy and the chance to make a real impact on a global operation.
• Continuous professional development in a supportive and collaborative team environment.

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