Assistant Financial Accountant

Morson Group; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant for a 12-month contract in Gloucester. The role involves maintaining financial records, managing VAT returns, and assisting with Corporation Tax. Ideal candidates have prior experience in finance or accounting, are AAT qualified or studying ACCA, and possess intermediate Excel skills. Flexible working options available after training.

Benefits

Comprehensive range of benefits

Highly competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or studying towards ACCA.
• Experience in finance or accounting roles.
• Intermediate Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily cash book and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Prepare and submit VAT returns and reconciliations.
• Post and reconcile monthly wages journals.

Skills

Previous experience in a similar finance or accounting role

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Education

AAT qualified or actively studying ACCA (or equivalent)

Tools

Fourth Shift ERP system

Job description

Morson are recruiting an Assistant Financial Accountant to work with our Gloucester based aerospace client, this is an initial 12 month contract with a possibility to lead to a permanent role. Candidates must be ok to work full time on site, hybrid working (2 days from home) will be possible following an initial training period.

The Assistant Financial Accountant will play a critical role in supporting the Financial Control Team, with responsibility for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely and compliant reporting.

The involves but is not limited to the following:

Maintaining and reconciling daily cash book records

Managing VAT returns, EC Sales Lists, and Intrastat returns, including monthly VAT reconciliations. Assisting with the preparation of Corporation Tax submissions and related documentation.

Posting and reconciling monthly wages journals. Providing cover and support for the Finance Analyst and Financial Accountant when required.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Control & Reporting
Perform daily cash book maintenance and monthly bank reconciliations (MRO). Prepare and submit timely and accurate VAT returns, including monthly VAT reconciliations.

Post and reconcile monthly wages journals for OEM and MRO. Submit and reconcile key month-end journals including Goodwill, Pension, and Tax.

Maintain lease schedules and update the foreign currency summary file monthly.

Assist with tax analysis and preparation of Corporation Tax data. Team

Support & Communication Provide support and backup to the Finance Analyst and Financial Accountant as required.

Perform other ad hoc financial tasks as needed by the business.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

Essential:
Previous experience in a similar finance or accounting role.

AAT qualified or actively studying ACCA (or equivalent).

Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Desirable:
Experience with Fourth Shift ERP system.

Studying towards or possessing knowledge of tax, VAT, treasury, and PAYE/CIS reporting is advantageous.

• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
• Highly competitive salary and flexible benefits
• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
• Highly competitive salary and flexible benefits