Quaker Houghton is present in many peopleslives by providing solutions to the main industries in todayseconomy such as automotive aerospace construction packaging& metals.
As the AssistantAccountant you will be responsible for assisting inthe production of the monthly accounts for a number of QuakerHoughton UK group companies and branches and will be workingclosely with the Senior Accountant and the wider FinanceTeam.
Tasks
Whatwill you do
To provide timelyfinancial information this will involve being responsible forcertain balance sheet accounts for both businesses includingpreparation of reconciliations. There will be an involvement inmonthly accounts quarterly accounts and year endaccounts.
* Preparations of bankreconciliations.
* Review of prepayments andaccruals and adjust wherenecessary.
* Reconciliation of intercompanyaccounts
* Reconciliation of control accounts andback up schedules.
* Monthly journals asrequired.
* Intercompany & manualinvoicing.
* Involvement with yearend audits SOXand internal controls where required.
* Preparation and submission of VAT returns andother returns.
* Assistance with various payrollreporting.
* Interaction with the bank on paymentmatters.
Requirements
Whatdo we look for
Experience: Aminimum of 2 years in a similar accounting role. Any additionaltraining needed will be provided.
Language:English professional level is a must.
Location:Based within reasonable commute to Manchester we offer a hybridworking schedule.
Softskills:
* Proactive with a growthmindset.
* Excellent communicationskills.
* Good practical problem solving withacute attention to detail.
* Strong team playerpassionate about deliveringsuccess.
Benefits
Whatsin it for you
* Hybridwork arrangement.
* Pensionscheme.
* Life assurance.
* 25days paid time off bank holidays.
* 2 days annualpaid leave for volunteeringactivities.
* Wellbeing Women Inclusion Diversity& Inclusion programs.
* QH University: acontinuous learning platform for alllevels.
Jointhe team and lets do great thingstogether!