Assistant Accountant - Scunthorpe

ACCA Careers; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Scunthorpe is seeking a commercially aware Assistant Accountant to contribute to financial planning and strategic growth. This role involves managing financial operations, preparing reports, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong ERP and Excel skills, along with relevant experience. The company offers a supportive environment with competitive salary and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment

Competitive salary and benefits package

Challenging and rewarding role with room for growth

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger, sales ledger, and credit control.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong knowledge of month-end accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the company's financial operations.
• Prepare and present financial reports.
• Collaborate with other departments to improve financial performance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Data analysis

Education

AAT qualified or working towards a relevant finance/accounting qualification

Tools

Sage

SAP

NetSuite

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a commercially aware, hands-on Assistant Accountant to contribute to the financial planning and strategic growth of a well-established and successful SME in Scunthorpe.

Client Details

The company is a well-established SME based in Scunthorpe, renowned for its dedication to quality and innovation. As a leader in its field, it consistently delivers exceptional products to a diverse and growing client base.

Description

1. Oversee and manage the company's financial operations.
2. Prepare and present financial reports.
3. Develop and maintain budgets.
4. Ensure compliance with financial laws and guidelines.
5. Collaborate with other departments to improve financial performance.
6. Identify potential areas for cost reductions.
7. Ensure all financial practices are in line with statutory regulations and legislation.
8. Support the financial decision-making process within the company.
9. Maintain and process purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions.
10. Perform effective credit control, including monitoring outstanding accounts and following up on payments.
11. Assist with the preparation of management accounts and reporting.
12. Support month-end and year-end close processes.
13. Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any discrepancies.
14. Work closely with other departments to ensure accurate stock control and inventory costing.
15. Utilise ERP systems to manage financial data and reporting (e.g., Sage, SAP, NetSuite).
16. Use Microsoft Excel extensively for data analysis, reconciliation, and reporting (including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).

Profile

• Proven experience in purchase ledger, sales ledger, credit control, and assisting with management accounts.
• Strong knowledge of month-end accounting processes.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Sage, SAP, NetSuite, or similar).
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data analysis).
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience in stock control or working with inventory systems is desirable.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• AAT qualified or working towards a relevant finance/accounting qualification (CIMA, ACCA preferred but not essential).

Job Offer

• Opportunity to develop your career in a supportive environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Challenging and rewarding role with room for growth.

If you are a motivated Assistant Accountant looking to take your career to the next level in a rewarding and challenging role, we encourage you to apply.