Description
Company Details and Job Overview:
Due to an internal promotion, an Assistant Accountant is required to join a rapidly expanding business in Blackpool. This is an all-encompassing role which supports the Finance Manager in the preparation of monthly management accounts and assists the finance team with day-to-day management of financial processes.
This is an ideal opportunity for a career driven accounts professional looking to excel within a finance function where opportunities for progression will be available.
Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:
• Comprehensive study package if required
• Full time role with flexibility on start and finish times as required
• Hybrid working after probation
• Company pension contributions
• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Ongoing training and support to enable skills development
Your New Role as Assistant Accountant:
Reporting to a CIMA qualified Finance Manager, duties as Assistant Accountant will include:
• Support the Finance Manager with monthly management accounts preparation, including preparation of accruals, prepayments and supporting schedules
• Support in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Preparing VAT returns
• Monitoring cash flow
• Oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, providing support to Accounts Assistants as needed
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal controls
• Provide input to continual improvement initiatives
Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:
The ideal candidate will be actively studying CIMA/ACCA or be AAT qualified and looking to continue studying (full study package will be provided). You will be well experienced in transactional accounting processes including purchase ledger and sales ledger and already have exposure to month end management accounting with the drive to gain more exposure in this area. Strong Excel skills are required including MS Excel and knowledge of Sage is advantageous but not essential.
This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Holland at Kenton Black Finance.
Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.
Due to an internal promotion, an Assistant Accountant is required to join a rapidly expanding business in Blackpool. This is an all-encompassing role which supports the Finance Manager in the preparation of monthly management accounts and assists the finance team with day-to-day management of financial processes.
This is an ideal opportunity for a career driven accounts professional looking to excel within a finance function where opportunities for progression will be available.
Key Benefits/ Rewards on Offer:
• Comprehensive study package if required
• Full time role with flexibility on start and finish times as required
• Hybrid working after probation
• Company pension contributions
• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Ongoing training and support to enable skills development
Your New Role as Assistant Accountant:
Reporting to a CIMA qualified Finance Manager, duties as Assistant Accountant will include:
• Support the Finance Manager with monthly management accounts preparation, including preparation of accruals, prepayments and supporting schedules
• Support in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Preparing VAT returns
• Monitoring cash flow
• Oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable activities, providing support to Accounts Assistants as needed
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal controls
• Provide input to continual improvement initiatives
Experience & Qualifications Required to Apply:
The ideal candidate will be actively studying CIMA/ACCA or be AAT qualified and looking to continue studying (full study package will be provided). You will be well experienced in transactional accounting processes including purchase ledger and sales ledger and already have exposure to month end management accounting with the drive to gain more exposure in this area. Strong Excel skills are required including MS Excel and knowledge of Sage is advantageous but not essential.
This vacancy is being handled by Rachel Holland at Kenton Black Finance.
Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a market leading recruitment partner, specialising in the attraction of finance talent across both permanent and interim requirements. With a team of dedicated experts, each with longevity operating in the finance arena, we maintain a proven track record and have established partnerships with businesses both large, small and those in their infancy. As market leaders, we provide recruitment solutions from entry level finance to directorship professionals. Operating from local offices in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow, Kenton Black Finance remain a dynamic and effective recruitment partner who represent and attract only the finest finance talent in the local area and across the UK.