Accounts Assistant

Your new company
A dynamic and growing organisation with a turnover exceeding £250 million. They operate across 14 companies, each with unique financial requirements. Their busy management accounts team plays a crucial role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance.
Your new role
As an Accounts Assistant, you will collaborate with a team of qualified and part-qualified Management Accountants. Your responsibilities will include preparing high-quality financial information from large datasets, maintaining meticulous records, and assisting with various financial tasks. Effective communication with both financial and non-financial team members is essential. Your responsibilities will include:

• Extract, analyse, and organise financial data to create accurate reports.
• Use Excel proficiently to manipulate and present data effectively.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Participate in the annual audit process, providing necessary documentation and supporting evidence.
• Familiarity with audit procedures and experience dealing with auditors is advantageous.
• Address any VAT-related queries or issues.
• Contribute to improving the tax compliance processes.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues across departments.
• Collaborate with financial and non-financial team members to achieve shared goals.

What you'll need to succeed

• Detail-oriented
• Highly competent in Excel.
• Experience with Management Accounts preparation
• Strong analytical skills to handle substantial amounts of financial data.
• Experience in audit or familiarity with audit procedures (desirable).
• Knowledge of VAT and tax regulations (preferred).

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 25 days Annual leave + bank holidays.
• Study support
• Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and company performance
• Standard Life Pension scheme with enhanced contributions
• Death in Service benefit along with Employee support and assistance programme
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Please note this is a full-time office-based role. If you do need hybrid work, then please do not apply.

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