Assistant Accountant Location - Kettering Salary - circa £30k Hours – 8AM – 17:30PM Our client located in Kettering are 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, and 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 have the following skills/attributes and experience:- High standards of numeracy, accuracy and consistency PC literacy and proficiency with the use of MS Excel and Word SAP ERP system experience is preferred Familiarity with accounting to Trial Balance Analytical and reconciliation proficiencies Management reporting Banking and foreign exchange transactions Knowledge of statutory declarations (e.g. VAT, Corporation Tax) Effective communicator internally and externally to the organisation Participation as a ‘Team’ player, and not solely as an individual Capable of organising and prioritising workloads to meet tight company deadlines Confidence in applying their own initiative to tasks Flexible approach to working and learning Reliable, dependable and conscientiousThe 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. If interested, please apply here or call Kim to find out more