Assistant Accountant
Location - Kettering
Salary - £29,000 per annum
Hours - 8AM - 17:30PM
Our client located in Kettering is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their team. You will be reporting directly to the Commercial Director. The role will encompass the control and maintenance of various General Ledger elements, analysis of account transactions to aid further improvements in business efficiencies, Purchase Ledger and banking payments in multi-currencies, account reconciliations, and providing assistance and input to the preparation of monthly management accounts, annual planning, and audit support.
In addition to these key areas, a candidate will be expected to perform varying tasks, including ad hoc projects, as necessitated by the overall business needs and objectives. High standards of general clerical and administrative duties, and housekeeping should be demonstrated.
The ideal candidate will need to:
1. Exhibit high standards of numeracy, accuracy, and consistency
2. Demonstrate PC literacy and proficiency with the use of MS Excel and Word
3. Have SAP ERP system experience (preferred)
4. Be familiar with accounting to Trial Balance
5. Show analytical and reconciliation proficiencies
6. Have experience in management reporting
7. Handle banking and foreign exchange transactions
8. Possess knowledge of statutory declarations (e.g. VAT, Corporation Tax)
9. Be an effective communicator internally and externally
10. Participate as a 'Team' player, not solely as an individual
11. Be capable of organising and prioritising workloads to meet tight company deadlines
12. Exhibit confidence in applying their own initiative to tasks
13. Have a flexible approach to working and learning
14. Be reliable, dependable, and conscientious
The role may suit a qualified or part-qualified accountant, or an experienced ledger controller looking for variety in an active, 'hands-on' commercial environment.
Further development and involvement may be possible, dependent upon arising opportunities and in conjunction with the candidate's aptitude and personal ambition. #J-18808-Ljbffr