Assistant Financial Accountant

Alexander Steele Recruitment; Chesham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Accountant in Chesham, Buckinghamshire. This position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000, along with excellent benefits including 28 days holiday, private medical care, and a pension scheme. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years' accounting experience, proficiency in ERP systems, and a collaborative mindset. This role will involve supporting month-end processes, VAT returns, and maintaining financial records.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical care

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ accounting experience, ideally within manufacturing or FMCG.
• Sound understanding of VAT and financial controls.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns across multiple regions.
• Support month-end reporting and budget assistance.

Skills

Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., D365, SAP, Oracle)

Strong Excel skills

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Part Qualified ACCA/CIMA or fully qualified AAT

Job description

Assistant Accountant

Buckinghamshire

Alexander Steele is working with a leading international manufacturer within the food and beverage industry, who are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a permanent basis. This role will support the finance department in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and assisting with budgeting, VAT returns, and month-end processes.

What’s on Offer:

• Salary between £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE)
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private medical care
• Pension scheme
• Monday to Friday, office-based (some flexibility available)

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate financial records, ensuring transactions are correctly recorded in the accounting system.
• Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies between records and statements.
• Support the preparation of monthly accruals, prepayments, intercompany reconciliations, and fixed asset register updates.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns (including Intrastat and EC Sales Lists) across multiple regions.
• Assist with month-end reporting, weekly cash flow forecasting, and budget support.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure accuracy of financial data.
• Support internal and external audit requirements, providing necessary documentation.
• Process sales orders, cash postings, and customer queries while maintaining database integrity.
• Work collaboratively with finance and operations teams to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Identify and support process improvement initiatives within the finance function.

Background Experience:

• Part Qualified ACCA/CIMA or fully qualified AAT.
• Minimum 3 years’ accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., D365, SAP, Oracle) and strong Excel skills.
• Sound understanding of VAT, financial controls, and compliance requirements.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive and improvement-focused mindset.

For more information regarding this opportunity contact Peter Hasson on:

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