Alexander Daniels are currently recruiting for an Assistant Financial Accountant on behalf of a specialist manufacturing business based in Derby on a full-time, permanent basis. Reporting into a supportive Finance Director and working as part of a collaborative and friendly team, you will provide support and gain exposure to the following tasks:
* Develop and maintain a comprehensive 13-week rolling cash-flow forecast
* Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
* Balance Sheet Reconciliation
* Oversee tax-related matters, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and collaborate with external tax advisors when necessary
* Assist in the coordination of external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
* Maintain and update the fixed asset register, ensuring accurate recording of assets
* Post accruals, prepayments, and payroll journals accurately and in a timely manner
* Bank reconciliations
* VAT returns
* Post incoming cash to the accounts receivable ledger
* Facilitate timely and accurate payments to suppliers
* Undertake any other projects and ad-hoc tasks as required by the Finance Director
The ideal candidate will hold either an AAT qualification or a degree in Accounting & Finance (or related field) with a view to studying towards a professional qualification such as ACCA, ACA...