Part qualified Assistant Accountant - Orka Financial : Job Details

Orka Financial is working with a manufacturing business based in High Wycombe to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their Finance Team. This is a great role for anyone studying towards their accounting qualification (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or AAT) as it will be a varied role introducing the successful candidate to a variety of accounting duties. This is a supportive team with a wealth of knowledge and experience that offers a fun and inclusive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support month end close tasks including creating of journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, departmental cost centre analysis and query resolution
• Responsible for UK VAT return, Instrastat and EC Sales monthly reporting & annual tax pack preparation
• Responsible for intercompany recharges, monthly reconciliations and foreign exchange updates
• Manage and approve employee expense claims
• Provide cover for Accounts Payable Manager
• Run monthly reports and provide analysis for inventory and product costing
• Support monthly margin analysis and business partnering

Profile:

• Awareness of financial reporting and compliance
• Strong analytical skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Previous IFS knowledge desirable but not essential
• Understanding of UK VAT reporting
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate financial information to non-financial departments.
• A high standard of computer literacy. Intermediate Excel skills essential.

Salary: £33,000 - £40,000 + study support + benefits