Our client are a leading manufacturer providing specialist solutions to a variety of industries such as aerospace, power generation, rail and oil and gas industries. They are looking for an Assistant Accountant with experience within manufacturing ideally for a 9 month fixed term contract.
Assistant Accountant
Sunbury on Thames
Manufacturing Company
9-month FTC (Maternity cover)
Job Description:
The ideal candidate for this role will have previous experience working in a fast-paced finance team will be actively studying towards a professional qualification such as ACCA or CIMA. They will possess strong technical and analytical skills, along with a proactive attitude and the ability to work in a dynamic environment.
Scope of Role:
To support the Finance Manager in ensuring the accuracy, timely accounting of transactions and compliance with the internal and external requirements of the ledgers, so that SOX, Internal & External Audit and other compliance/regulatory requirements are met. To provide accounting support to the business as required.
Main duties and responsibilities:
To support the Financial Controller
Mange quarterly SOX reporting process
Prepare monthly accruals and post journal entries
Maintaining and updating Fixed Asset Register, monthly journals and assist with forecast preparation
Monthly Intangibles & Goodwill Journals
Monthly lease journal and reconciliation
To manage the monthly commission process, including the monthly journal, issuing statements and communication to agents and the BD team
Prepare account reconciliations for area of responsibility as outlined in the task list
Assist with the upload of 7th Day actuals and preparation of the 7th Day Webforms
Provide P&L analysis where required
Preparation of the ASC606 Revenue Recognition sample testing process
Ensure all activities as outlined in the task lists are completed on time as outlined in the lists
Provide accounting support to the business as required
Preparing documentation (and required updates) of the Accounting processes within area of responsibility
Monthly reconciliation of all Inter-company accounts and balance confirmations with other sites
Assist AR when required with cash collections, posting of cash, maintain dormant customers, and annual customer credit checks
Provide support where required for the forecast, budget & strategic process
Assist in the preparation of the annual statutory pack, External & Internal Audits and stock take
Provide cover for other roles within the department
Being involved in other occasional Finance projects, reports and analysis as required
Other responsibilities:
Undertake other Finance related activities that are considered to reasonably form part of the role, or which may be short- or long-term business requirements.
Undertake all other reasonable requests that are made by the Manager or Directors.
Undertake training that is identified as a requirement of the role as identified by the Manager.
At times of reduced department staff attendance there will be a need to be flexible and provide support outside of the normal tasks of the job to ensure customer satisfaction.
Limits of Authority:
Sign off purchase orders or invoices in line with the financial guidelines
Not permitted to change Business Management/SOP processes, procedures and guidelines without formal approval but expected to make recommendations.
Working hours: Mon-Thu 08:00 to 16:30 (30 mins lunch break); Friday 08:00 to 13:30
Due to security clearances, candidates must hold a British passport and have the right to work in the UK