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.
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