Assistant Accountant
- Kenton Black Finance
- Blackburn, Lancashire
- Sep 15, 2021
Full time
Accounting
Job Description
Company details and job overview:
Kenton Black Finance have partnered with a national service organisation based in East Lancashire, who have business interests in both the property and retail sectors. In a period of high growth, with a successful track record they are adding talent in two separate areas of the business. Reporting to the Finance Manager you will work in a small team to ensure the month and year end routine provide detailed and meaningful management accounting.
Your new role as Assistant Accountant :
As Assistant Accountant you shall enjoy a varied role which offers many technical and commercial accounting duties. Working closely with the Finance Manager you shall be responsible for the production of month end accounting and supporting analysis to enhance the board pack detail for use by senor stakeholders. A hands-on role you will also be required to support the ledger process whilst being exposed to the budget and forecasting process.
Main Role Duties:
Supporting the month-end routine and year end process
Monthly Management Accounts preparation and supporting financial analysis.
Support to the Year-end accounting and audit process
Balance Sheet Reconciliations
Ledger management and processing of transactions across a group structure, including intercompany transactions.
Ongoing ad hoc duties as required.
Experience & Qualifications Required to apply:
To be considered you shall have experience in a similar role. The business will consider both QBE or part qualified CIMA /ACCA/ ACA candidates who have strong technical skills and a proven track record of adding value to the month end routine. With a solid grounding and able to understand ledger requirements you shall also be prepared to remain hands-on whilst looking to develop personally. Technically strong you will be able to demonstrate strong Excel skills and have the ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Salary and reward on offer:
This is a diverse Assistant Accountant position which will enable the successful candidate to develop. Working along-side talented leadership you will also have the opportunity to be exposed to the year end accounting as well as adding value to the budget and forecasting process. You shall develop personally and have the opportunity to grown with the business as they continue to thrive.
Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a marker 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. 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.
Kenton Black Finance have partnered with a national service organisation based in East Lancashire, who have business interests in both the property and retail sectors. In a period of high growth, with a successful track record they are adding talent in two separate areas of the business. Reporting to the Finance Manager you will work in a small team to ensure the month and year end routine provide detailed and meaningful management accounting.
Your new role as Assistant Accountant :
As Assistant Accountant you shall enjoy a varied role which offers many technical and commercial accounting duties. Working closely with the Finance Manager you shall be responsible for the production of month end accounting and supporting analysis to enhance the board pack detail for use by senor stakeholders. A hands-on role you will also be required to support the ledger process whilst being exposed to the budget and forecasting process.
Main Role Duties:
Supporting the month-end routine and year end process
Monthly Management Accounts preparation and supporting financial analysis.
Support to the Year-end accounting and audit process
Balance Sheet Reconciliations
Ledger management and processing of transactions across a group structure, including intercompany transactions.
Ongoing ad hoc duties as required.
Experience & Qualifications Required to apply:
To be considered you shall have experience in a similar role. The business will consider both QBE or part qualified CIMA /ACCA/ ACA candidates who have strong technical skills and a proven track record of adding value to the month end routine. With a solid grounding and able to understand ledger requirements you shall also be prepared to remain hands-on whilst looking to develop personally. Technically strong you will be able to demonstrate strong Excel skills and have the ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Salary and reward on offer:
This is a diverse Assistant Accountant position which will enable the successful candidate to develop. Working along-side talented leadership you will also have the opportunity to be exposed to the year end accounting as well as adding value to the budget and forecasting process. You shall develop personally and have the opportunity to grown with the business as they continue to thrive.
Kenton Black Finance operate across the UK as a marker 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. 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.
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