Assistant Accountant Chester, England
Job description
Company Information
You will be working for a long establish organisation based near Rossett. With expansion due to significant growth over the last few years, they are looking to increase the head count within the business.
Responsibilities:
· Assisting the Finance Manager with Production of Monthly Management Accounts.
· Liaising with colleagues in the operational team to understand financial results.
· Prepare Accruals & Prepayments journals.
· Manage Fixed Assets Register and prepare depreciation journals.
· Prepare and post stock adjustment journals.
· Responsible for day-to-day transactions for certain companies, including posting supplier invoices, cashbook etc.
· Trial Balance reconciliations.
· Prepare monthly/weekly payment runs for certain companies.
· Vat Returns.
· Assist in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
· Monitor performance against budgets and forecasts.
· Involvement in projects to drive process efficiency and profit improvement.
· Ad hoc reporting and duties related to the role.
Requirements:
· Working towards a recognised accountancy qualification.
· Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.
· Experience working with Sage 50 would be an advantage, but not essential.
· The ability to work within a team, understand and follow processes and work proactively is essential.
· Ability to work to tight deadlines.
· Work on Excel and other Microsoft Office applications to a good standard.
· IT literate.
· Able to work to own initiative.
· Organised and methodical in your approach to work.
· A positive attitude even during busy periods in the finance department.
Benefits
- Circa 35k (depending on experience)
- 20 days plus bank holidays (28 total)
- stat pension, discretionary bonus scheme
- 8am to 4.30pm.
- Currently hybrid (2 days office / 3 days home)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Work from home
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: 18140
