Assistant Accountant

Job Description

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Job description:

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Rutherford Cross is delighted to be supporting a well-established manufacturing business in the recruitment of an Assistant Accountant. Operating within a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, the business supplies products to major UK retailers and continues to benefit from significant investment in systems, technology and operational improvements.

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This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to broaden their experience across both transactional and month-end finance activities while working within a supportive and growing business. The role offers exposure to management accounting, reporting, business partnering and continuous improvement initiatives, making it an ideal position for someone keen to develop their career.

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The Role

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Reporting to the Accountant, the Assistant Accountant will support the finance team in delivering accurate financial information and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Process, verify and prepare supplier invoices for payment, resolving discrepancies where required

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• Raise customer invoices and work closely with internal teams to resolve billing queries

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• Process employee expenses and manage petty cash transactions

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• Complete customer and supplier statement reconciliations

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• Monitor and review aged creditor and debtor balances, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding items

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• Produce and analyse sales reporting, supporting forecasting and decision making

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• Prepare monthly accruals and prepayments

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• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations

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• Support intercompany reporting and reconciliations across group entities

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• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting packs

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• Maintain the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals and periodic reviews

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• Manage the finance inbox and respond to internal and external queries in a timely manner

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• Contribute to ongoing process improvement and finance transformation initiatives

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The Candidate

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This role will suit an ambitious and detail-oriented finance professional who is looking to continue their development within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.

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You will ideally have:

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• Previous experience working within a finance or accounting function

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• A good understanding of accounting principles, including profit and loss and balance sheet reporting

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• Experience preparing reconciliations, accruals and prepayments

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• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills

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• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

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• Excellent communication skills and confidence working with a range of stakeholders

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• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop professionally

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What's on Offer?

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• Exposure to a broad range of finance activities within a commercial environment

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• Opportunity to develop management accounting and reporting skills

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• A collaborative and supportive finance team

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• Involvement in systems and process improvement projects

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• Clear opportunities for professional growth and development

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For more information, please contact Rutherford Cross in confidence, Ally Deas.

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