Assistant Accountant

BMC Recruitment Group ,
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £28,000 per annum

Overview

We are delighted to be working alongside a firmly established manufacturing business based in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne who can rightly regard themselves as a North East success story. My client are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their friendly finance team on a permanent basis. Offering a completive salary along with excellent benefits including life insurance, contributory pension scheme, rewards and discounts, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. Responsibilities: Assistant in the production and distribution of management accounts packs and other related reports including thorough review of all material variances. Supporting budget holders and the financial reporting function in understanding cost centre spend. Provide detailed reports for the business with regards to forecasts, budgeting, and month end. Management and preparation of monthly journals to ensure that all overhead costs are accurate. Review of overhead costs with appropriate costs transfers, accruals, and prepayments. Maintaining the general ledger accounts by reconciling accounts receivable. Preparing fixed asset depreciation and accruals. Support the Financial Reporting team throughout the year-end audit process and liaise with external auditors as and as required. Looks to continuously improve the processes on an ongoing basis. Ensuring that the balance sheet / trial balances reports are controlled. Personal Competencies: CIMA / ACCA qualified or in final stages of qualification. Experience of producing detailed financial reports. Confidence in presenting financial information at all levels. Attention to details is essential. Organised and time management. Analytical. Strong IT skills - Excel. Strong communication skills.