CMA is partnering with a well-established local business to recruit an Assistant Accountant on a temporary basis due to the company's continued growth. Reporting to the Financial Accounting Manager, the role will provide technical accounting support to the finance team.
What will the Assistant Accountant role involve?
* Drive process improvements and system enhancements to ensure timely and accurate monthly financial close
* Own trial balance with commentaries for month-end review
* Control revenue recognition and cost of goods sold for the division and functions
* Account for inventories, rebates, commissions, royalties, accruals, prepayments, and provisions
* Perform overhead and variance analysis
* Manage customer and intercompany invoicing processes, follow up on queries and errors
* Approve bank payments
* Enhance procedures for producing timely, accurate financial information
* Perform controls on journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations
* Support the closure of divisional and UK statutory accounts audits
* Address auditor requests promptly and comprehensively
* Handle responsibilities for international entities within the division
* Review monthly management packs
* Ensure entities are adequately funded
* Raise correct cost-plus invoices
* Support business requirements for revenue recognition and trading license renewal
* Assist statutory accountants with audit requirements
Suitable Candidate for the Assistant Accountant role:
* ACA/ACMA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent qualification
* Experience implementing and adjusting processes with strong controls
* Experience with multi-entity period-end close preferred
* Enthusiastic team player with a professional attitude
* Ability to meet strict deadlines and adapt to change
* Strong relationship-building skills
* Excellent attention to detail
* Good organizational and prioritization skills
Additional benefits and information:
* Free on-site parking
* Hybrid and flexible working options
* Friendly, welcoming team
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