Job Description

What will I be responsible for?

Reporting to the Finance Manager, our new Assistant Accountant will provide financial accounting support and guidance to the management team with the provision of timely reports and data analysis. You will also take responsibility for maintaining strong financial controls as well as preparation and review of the monthly management accounts and balance sheet packs. Your daily tasks will include:

• Preparation and review of the monthly balance sheet accounts
• Preparation of the monthly management accounts and balance sheet packs
• Support the year-end accounting processes which includes preparation of the statutory accounts
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist the Finance Manager with the budget process
• Profit and loss analysis
• Variance analysis
• Forecasting reports
• Provide ad-hoc reports as requested

Could this be the ideal role for me?

If you have a proven track record in a similar role and are looking for a new challenge, the role of Assistant Accountant could be ideal for you! To be considered for this role, you will possess excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, the ability to work well as part of a team and liaise with all areas of the business. You will also require:

• Proven experience of Atlas Reporting
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Attention to detail with an analytical approach
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Working towards an Accounting Qualification eg. ACA, ACCA , CIMA
• Advanced Excel user
• Previous experience of using ERP systems preferably D365

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities