Assistant Financial Accountant

AWD online; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Plymouth is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant. The ideal candidate will be AAT Level 4 qualified with strong analytical skills and experience in finance roles. Responsibilities include budget planning, management accounts preparation, and compliance reporting. Great opportunity for growth with a competitive salary of £28,000 - £30,000 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance and accounting roles, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Office and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cash flow forecasts and prepare monthly management accounts.
• Assist with tax compliance and annual financial statements preparation.
• Support treasury management and coordinate forecasts and budgets.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Proactivity

Teamwork

Commercial acumen

Education

AAT Level 4 qualified or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power BI

Job description

Assistant Financial Accountant who is AAT Level 4 qualified (or equivalent), with strong analytical skills, high levels of accuracy and previous experience in a similar accounting and/or finance role is required for a well-established company based in Plymouth, Devon, South West England.

SALARY: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits

LOCATION: Plymouth, Devon, South West England (PL1)

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for an Assistant Financial Accountantwho is AAT Level 4 qualified (or equivalent), with strong analytical skills, high levels of accuracy and previous experience in a similar accounting and/or finance role.

As the Assistant Financial Accountant you will report directly to the Senior Financial Accountant where the main purpose of your role will be to support the Financial Accountant and Senior Financial Accountant with responsibility for budgetary planning & analysis, treasury & tax, management accounts and financial statements.

The role of Assistant Financial Accountant is a key one within the finance function responsible for maintaining processes used for driving financial compliance and reporting within the Company.

APPLY TODAY

If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

Your duties and responsibilities as the Assistant Financial Accountant will include:

• Assist with the preparation of weekly short term cash flow forecasts, preparing supporting files and support with analysis of disbursements and receipts, ensuring accurate cash flow presentations for various stakeholders

• Support with preparation of monthly consolidated group management accounts, providing accurate data with variance analysis and commentary

• Assist with the preparation of annual financial statements including supporting files and responding to auditor queries

• Assist with preparation and analysis required for the companies’ tax returns, and other areas of tax compliance

• Provide support with treasury management

• Assist in the coordination, preparation and analysis of forecasts and annual budgets

• Assist with accounting and tax compliance for the overseas subsidiaries

• Support the Accounts Payable and Receivable functions where necessary

• Support with the preparation of annual tax returns and compliance, as well as the groups RDEC returns

• Support with information required for HMRC and national statistic reporting

• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations and tasks management to support an efficient close period and timely reporting of monthly/quarterly management accounts

• Assist with the management of the company’s various insurance policies; dealing with queries, renewals and producing monthly/quarterly declarations

• Contribute to the ongoing development of financial plans which deliver savings and improved value for money

• Prepare statistical information and reports as required

• Proactively identify process improvements

• Carry out project work as required

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• AAT qualified (Level 4) or equivalent

• Financial experience in the manufacturing sector desirable but not essential

• Proactive, self-motivated and able to lead change positively

• A team player who can support cross-functional groups as circumstances require

• Strong analytical and communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate financial information to non-finance departments in a meaningful manner

• High level of accuracy and a keen eye for detail

• Confident, enthusiastic and resilient

• Efficient approach to tasks and delivering on time

• High standard of IT skills and competent use of Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Power BI

• High level of commercial acumen

• Composure under pressure and experience of performing in challenging and pressured circumstances

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13569

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