Assistant Accountant/ Assistant Management Accountant Location: Stoke on Trent Salary: Competitive & DOE Excellent Benefits Package Are you a meticulous and driven Accounts professional ready to power the financial engine of a global leader This is a unique opportunity to step into a role where your accounting expertise directly supports the fascinating intricacies of their business What you'll do: In this varied and pivotal role, you will be essential to their finance team's success. Your key responsibilities will include: * Owning the Month-End: Taking full responsibility for the preparation of all month-end duties, including journal postings, accruals, prepayments, and depreciation. * Mastering Reconciliations: Performing meticulous monthly reconciliations for our unique stock accounts and complex inter-company accounts. * Driving Financial Integrity: Reviewing and analysing balance sheet reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and robustness of all financial records. * Expert Reporting: Preparing ad-hoc management reports and ensuring all reporting is delivered accurately and on time. * Managing Compliance: Taking charge of the end-to-end preparation of VAT returns for timely review and submission. * Team Support: Supporting the team by covering ad-hoc duties and contributing to a collaborative environment. What you'll bring: We are looking for a proactive and self-motivated individual who thrives in a detailed-oriented environment. * Ideally part qualfied /qualfied(ACCA, CIMA, or ACA). * At least 2 years o experience in a similar role, ideally within e-commerce, retail, or a product-based company. * Proficiency in Excel (pivots, lookups, etc.) is essential for managing complex data. * Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with a proven ability to meet strict deadlines. * A razor-sharp attention to detail—essential when dealing with limited edition product numbers and royalty agreements. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * A distinct advantage: Proficiency in the German language would be highly beneficial for supporting our European operations. What's in it for you? * A competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. * The opportunity to be a vital part of a unique and internationally respected business. * A challenging role with significant autonomy and the chance to make a real impact on a global operation. * Continuous professional development in a supportive and collaborative t team environment. Ready to apply?