RG Consultancy are working with a very well established medium sized manufacturing business in Stockport who are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant. The role is a brand new role to work with the finance manager during a period of growrh and provide support within the department and assit in supporting an accounts assistant.
* 24 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
* Flexible working hours
* Free onsite parking
* Pension scheme
* Study support
Role responsibilities
* Assist with preparation of monthly management accounts
* Support the processing of invoices, expense claims, and payments
* Maintain accurate records of financial transactions
* Assist in preparing and posting journal entries
* Reconcile bank statements and company accounts
* Support month-end and year-end closing processes
* Assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable functions
* Help prepare VAT returns
* Provide support during audits and year end
* Assist in monitoring budgets and variances
* Oversee an accounts assistant and support the finance manager in their training and development
* General administrative and ad-hoc finance tasks as required by the Finance Manager
Person specification
* AAT qualified or working towards becoming CIMA/ACCA qualified
* Strong IT skills including MS Excel and experience using SAGE would be an advantage
* Experience working within the manufacturing industry would be an advantage
* At least 3+ years working within an all-around accounts role and assisting with management accounts