Assistant Accountant – SG&A, Month-End & Process Improvement

Michael Page; Stafford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Development opportunities

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a part-qualified to newly qualified Assistant Accountant to own SG&A accounting, month-end activities and balance sheet reconciliations within a growing Financial Reporting team in Cannock. You will gain exposure to financial reporting, process improvement and wider business projects while developing your career in a supportive environment with strong progression opportunities.

offering study support and development opportunities as part of a collaborative finance team.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or accounting environment.
• Strong month-end accounting experience including journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Balance sheet reconciliation and financial control experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive, takes ownership of responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build relationships across the business.
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the accounting for SG&A costs and business overheads, ensuring accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and post journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Perform month-end balance sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding items.
• Support the production of accurate and timely financial information.
• Work with operational and finance teams to resolve queries and provide cost insights.
• Assist budgeting and forecasting relating to overhead expenditure.
• Support annual audit processes and provide information as required.
• Produce monthly reports, analysis and ad-hoc financial information.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls and efficiencies.
• Support wider financial reporting and finance projects where required.

Skills

Month-end accounting

Balance sheet reconciliation

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Michael Page is seeking a part-qualified to newly qualified Assistant Accountant to own SG&A accounting, month-end activities and balance sheet reconciliations within a growing Financial Reporting team in Cannock. You will gain exposure to financial reporting, process improvement and wider business projects while developing your career in a supportive environment with strong progression opportunities.

offering study support and development opportunities as part of a collaborative finance team.