Assistant Accountant - Macildowie Recruitment and Retention : Job Details

Assistant Accountant | £27,000 - £32,000 | Swadlincote | Family-Owned Manufacturer

If you're a current Assistant Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant looking for a role with more exposure and somewhere you can get involved in more of the end to end process, this could be your next step!

As an Assistant Accountant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of the finance function. Working alongside a collaborative finance team, as well as involvement in credit control, you'll be responsible for supporting on the month-end processes, financial reporting, and cash flow management. You'll also engage with Operations to oversee stock control and provide financial analysis to aid in decision-making. This is a hands-on position perfect for someone who enjoys tackling a broad range of tasks in a fast-paced, supportive environment. Being an SME, you'll also be involved in certain operational tasks too which will give you a real understanding of the business, and see how your work in finance links to the wider business.

*Please note that this role is 5 days a week onsite

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Financial Controller on month-end duties, including preparation of management information and reporting.
• Manage the sales ledger, from posting cash receipts to ensuring compliance with credit insurance policies and handling credit control.
• Supporting with Credit Control, including chasing overdue debtors and monthly reporting, complying with the company's credit insurance policy.
• Take ownership of variance analysis, preparing key accruals, prepayments, and maintaining the fixed asset register.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations, including inter-company accounts, and support cash flow forecasting.
• Conduct stock audits and manage re-ordering levels in partnership with Operations.
• Produce monthly departmental expenditure reports and maintain daily KPI schedules.
• Support audits, ensuring the company's financial records are audit-ready.
• Ad-hoc analysis and project work, contributing to ongoing improvements in processes.

What We're Looking For:

• Qualifications: AAT Qualified or part-qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA.
• Experience: Ideally, exposure to manufacturing environments or SMEs. Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central is advantageous.
• Skills: High level of accuracy, proactive problem-solver, and proficient in Excel (pivot tables, lookups).
• Mindset: Team player with a proactive and inquisitive approach, always considering the broader impact of financial actions on the business.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Salary: £27,000 - £32,000 (based on experience)
• Benefits: Company bonus scheme, life insurance, 30 days holiday (inc. bank holidays), additional holiday entitlements with service, and more.

This is a great role for someone currently in an Assistant Accountant role, looking for a step into a role where you'll have a broader view of the business and understand the impact that your work has on the wider business! Contact Louis Fayers for more information or apply here.

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