Accounts Assistant
Preston, Lancashire, PR4 2DQ
Hybrid role: minimum of 3 days in the office and 2 from home per week.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Accounts Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for a wide range of financial and accounting activities, including month-end reporting, reconciliations, financial analysis, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Main responsibilities:
* Prepare and compile reports for the monthly management meeting pack, including financial performance, flash sales, and liquidity reporting.
* Liquidity Reporting - Actual/Forecast
* Role month end forward
* Assist with the processing of Amazon rebate allocation and STADA reporting, ensuring accurate and timely submissions.
* Ensure accurate posting of contra ledger entries.
* Oversee bank reconciliations, assist with cash flow reporting, and maintain the fixed asset register, including monthly reconciliations and depreciation journal entries.
* Liaise with the purchase ledger team regarding payments and review unmatched deliveries report for month-end reconciliation.
* Manage month-end processes, including the reconciliation of intercompany accounts, preparation of foreign currency journals, and production of stock valuation reports.
* Conduct nominal analysis and product analysis reporting to support financial decision-making.
* Prepare and submit PAYE, AEO, Corporation Tax, P11D payments, and monthly pension contributions.
* Support the year-end stocktake process and assist with year-end audit activities, including the submission of National Statistic forms.
* Provide effective cover for other team members and contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.
About us:
Natures Aid, part of the STADA Group, was established in 1981 and is a leading UK manufacturer of Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements to health food stores, pharmacies, and groceries, with over 190 products throughout 15 main health categories. Due to a continued period of substantial growth both in the UK and Internationally, Natures Aid is one of the top 5 leading UK supplements brands, with ambitious plans to continue to grow ahead of the category, through it's award-winning innovation programme.
The STADA Group is a leading manufacturer of high-quality pharmaceuticals and are represented in more than 30 countries worldwide with its headquarters in Bad Vilbel, Germany.
About you:
At STADA we talk about diversity as Uniqueness. Everyone is unique and we recognise our differences as a strength. Our values Entrepreneurship, Integrity, Agility and One STADA ensure our uniqueness thrives, enabling us to care for people's health as a trusted partner. Empower your Uniqueness, bring your whole self to STADA. If you're keen to add value and see results, thrive in a busy fast paced environment and have the can-do spirit that's spearheading our success, bring those qualities, with the following qualifications and skills:
Essential:
* Proven experience in a similar finance and accounting role, with a strong understanding of month-end processes, financial reporting, and reconciliation activities.
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to analyse and interpret complex financial data. (look-ups, macros, etc.)
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external auditors.
* Part qualified CIMA/ACCA
* Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
* Knowledge of regulatory requirements, including tax, pension, and statutory reporting obligations.
Desirable:
* Previous experience working within Manufacturing/ FMCG industries.
* Education to up to bachelor's degree
What's in it for you?
Rewarding our employees is important to us, which is why we offer a range of fantastic benefits, such as:
* Annual Bonus
* 23.5 days holiday increasing to 28.5 days over the first 5 years, plus bank holidays
* Option to Purchase up to 5 days additional Annual Leave
* 6% employers pension contributions
* Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme Option
* Tech & Health care schemes
* Annual Pay Reviews
* Enhanced family friendly leave and pay
* Length of Service Awards
* 50% Employee Discount on Natures Aid products
* Access to hundreds of free E-Learning courses on our in-house Learning platform
* Free onsite parking
* We promote good physical and mental health and can provide additional support to our employees via our Employee Assistance Programmes all year round.
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