This is a brilliant opportunity to join a well‑established international business at a really exciting point in its journey.
Our client is a market leader in its field, with a long‑standing reputation for quality and innovation. With continued growth and investment on the horizon – including a major ERP upgrade – they’re now looking for an Assistant Accountant to strengthen their finance team.
Working closely with the Financial Controller, you’ll play a key role in both the day‑to‑day finance function and wider business improvement projects.
Responsibilities
* Supporting the production of monthly management accounts and KPI reporting
* Leading on balance sheet reconciliations and general ledger maintenance
* Taking an active role in year‑end audit and statutory accounts prep
* Managing payroll and ensuring compliance (including BIK reporting)
* Overseeing VAT returns (including non‑UK) and import/export documentation
* Supporting cashflow, forex activities and external relationships
* Leading, mentoring and developing two junior team members
* Driving process improvements and helping reduce manual processes
* Playing a key role in an upcoming ERP system upgrade
You’ll be someone who enjoys getting stuck in, spotting improvements, and taking ownership.
Qualifications
* Part‑qualified (AAT Level 3+) or qualified by experience
* Strong all‑round accounts experience (journals, reconciliations, month‑end)
* Confident working with large data sets and Excel
* Experience with payroll and associated reporting
* Previous experience supervising or mentoring others is a plus
* Exposure to international trade / VAT would be beneficial
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