Your newpany
Hays are working exclusively with a successful business in Shrewsbury who are looking for an experienced Assistant accountant to join their team to cover maternity leave for 9 - 12 month.
Your new role
You will be working closely with the Financial Controller and duties will include:
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Assisting the Financial Controller in day to day operations as requiredPoint of contact for the Finance DepartmentAssist with Month End Accounts preparation, to include Stock Reporting and Reconciliations, Fixed Asset Register and Depreciation, Accruals, Prepayments and journal postingsOwnership of Month End Accounts and Budgeting process for one division, for review by the Financial ControllerMonthly Bank Reconciliations for all bank accounts, including multi bank, multipany and multi-currencyMonthly Balance Sheet ReconciliationsVAT knowledge, including EU and non-EU transactions, VAT Returns, Plastic Packaging TaxImporting knowledge, including import paperwork, deferment account, freight invoices and landed costsCustomer, Supplier & Ship-through/Price Support rebate tracking and claimingWeekly Cash Flow updateCredit Control for one smaller divisionFortnightly Stock ChecksTo provide cover for Purchase Ledger, and be main point of contact for queriesTo provide cover for daily invoice generation, and other Sales Ledger duties
What you'll need to succeed
You should be an experienced Assistant Accountant who is a motivated, self-starter who can operate with minimum supervision. You require a good working knowledge of accounting systems and Excel and the ability to use own initiative to improve processes and the confidence to suggest alternative more efficient methodsYou should be a keen learner with the ability to see the bigger picture and have excellentmunications and interpersonal skills
What you'll get in return
The role is due to start in July/ August but could be bought forwards, you will be working for a successful and professional business, who looks after their staff well and have excellent staff retention. you will be working within a small and friendly team with lovely premises and on site parking. The business can offer good holidays, hours and benefits system