Assistant Accountant

market leading FMCG business on the outskirts of Milton Keynes. A recent internal promotion has created an exciting opportunity for a progressive Assistant Accountant to join the team.

Client Details

We are currently working with a market leading business in Milton Keynes to recruit an Assistant Accountant. The UK business has recently taken on a number of European entities and requires a hands on, part-qualified level accountant to assist in all month end and statutory responsibilities for all UK and European entities.

Description

Assistant Accountant Responsibilities:

• Reconciliation of inter company trading balances between our legal entities and other business entities
• Assisting with production of accounts to trail balance
• Prepare various month end journals and reconciliations including Payroll, Assets, Prepayments and accruals
• PAYE settlement agreement calculation and submission
• Month-end reconciliation around various company ledgers
• Assisting the finance department and senior accounting staff members with various tasks, including preparing budgets
• Ad hoc analysis across the wider finance function

Profile

Assistant Accountant Requirements:

• 1-3 years as an Assistant Accountant
• Studying towards AAT/ACCA/CIMA
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Excel
• Intermediate Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
• Experience in Balance sheet account preparation
• Self-disciplined and efficient, with a flexible and proactive nature
• Experience in accounting software
• Ability to work to tight deadlines

Job Offer

Market leading business with a truly global reach, and a track record of organic growth and promoting from within!