Assistant Accountant - Up to £33,000
Full-time, Permanent
About the Business
A long-established and growing group of companies within the residential and manufacturing sector, part of a wider international group with global reach and a strong UK presence. The business is a market leader in its field and operates across multiple sites in the UK.
Main Purpose of the Role
To support the finance teams across residential sector business units with month-end responsibilities, internal reporting, and external audit coordination.
Scope of the Role
The Assistant Accountant will support the wider finance function, including AP and AR teams, and work closely with senior management. The role includes business partnering with other departments and providing data insights to support decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
Support finance period end including accruals and prepayments
Assist with daily tasks such as cashflow forecasting and capex reconciliation
Produce daily internal reporting
Complete national statistics surveys and returns
Support external audit by responding to queries promptly
Perform bank reconciliations for all accounts
Upload manual payments to the bank
Conduct monthly stock counts across branches
Provide ad-hoc support as required Candidate Requirements
Passion for data analytics
Logical, structured, and methodical approach
Ability to analyse trends and patterns
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong Excel skills (e.g. SUMIFS, VLOOKUPs) and highly numerate
Experienced in Accurals & Prepayments
Self-motivated and driven to succeed
Willingness to learn
Experience in a multi-site environment (beneficial) Benefits
1 day working from home per week (after the first 4-6 weeks)
Study support
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Health & wellbeing programme
Referral programme
Health cash plan (after probation)
Eye test vouchers
Product discount scheme
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