ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

-This is a great opportunity for a switched on, organised Assistant Accountant who loves working with spreadsheets and really enjoys varied day to day accounting duties. The role will suit a part qualified studying CIMA/ACCA accountant or may have appeal to a part qualified/qualified by experience accountant. Salary is dependent upon background, experience and level of qualification.


THE ROLE

-Reporting to the Management Accountant and with dotted line reporting into the Finance Manager the role involves:
-Cash reporting and forecasting, bank reconciliations, accruals and prepayments
-Balance sheet reconciliations, monthly P & L analysis
-Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and assisting with the monthly payroll
-Preparation of quarterly VAT returns, EC sales and returns, KPI reporting and preparation and submission of national statistics
-Capex monitoring, project based reporting and general assistance to support the finance team including some mentoring and development of junior members of the accounts team
-Ad hoc duties as and when required


THE CANDIDATE

-You are an organised and capable individual with excellent spreadsheet skills and an open and friendly personality and first class interpersonal and communication skills
-A team player who is co-operative and collaborative, you enjoy problem solving and improving processes by being able to work proactively to the benefit of the accounts department
-It is essential that you have previous experience in the accounting areas required but study assistance will be provided for those who require financial assistance to complete their qualification
-A good planner, you are forward thinking and unafraid to challenge the status quo when required

THE COMPANY

-Our client operates in the technology sector with a commitment to excellence and a first class reputation in their field of expertise
-Located in Hull, there are good road links to all sides of the city, Beverley and the A164, Humber Bridge, Holderness and East Riding villages


THE BENEFITS: £25,000 - £30,000 + pension + private health care + 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays)


If you would like to apply for this role please forward your CV preferably in Microsoft Word format to us including your full postal address and contact telephone numbers.
THE CONSULTANCY
*Edwards & Pearce is a professional recruitment consultancy with 11 specialist divisions managed by experts in their own area of recruitment
*Established in 1998
*Employ approx 30 staff
*2 offices in Doncaster & Hull
*Edwards & Pearce operates according to a strict ethical code and aims to offer both candidates and clients the highest levels of professionalism and customer service.
*Edwards & Pearce has an enviable client base including plc's, blue chip organisations and SME's , global FMCG manufacturing, the public sector, charities and the Big 4 accountancy firms achieving preferred supplier status with many clients
*From the 2 offices based in Yorkshire, Edwards & Pearce successfully recruit for not only local, regional and national clients but has also undertaken and filled international assignments.