Assistant Accountant

Location
Luton, Bedfordshire
Salary
£25,000-£30,000+ Study Support
Posted
12 Nov 2019
Closes
19 Nov 2019
Ref
12374
Experience Levels
Part Qualified
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Assistant Accountant | Luton (some travel to Nottingham) | Up to £30,000 per annum

Our client, a leading and innovative and leading business in their sector, have a need for an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This is a newly created role to support the Financial Controller with day to day finance tasks, financial analysis and reporting. 

The Assistant Accountant will be involved in the following:

  • VAT returns
  • Intrastat/EC Sales
  • Reconciliations
  • Payroll processing
  • Budgets and Forecasting
  • CAPEX
  • Financial reporting
  • Period end tasks
  • Assisting with audit preparation
  • Ad hoc financial support as needed

The ideal candidate for the Assistant Accountant role will have proven experience in all or most of the above, have advanced Excel and systems skills and be available for interview/start at short notice. Whilst the role is based in Luton some travel will be required to their site near Nottingham on a weekly basis, likely to be 1-2 days a week. It is therefore essential that applicants are willing to travel.

This is a great role with the intention that the suitable candidate will progress to a more senior finance role within the business.  Ideally you will be actively studying and keen to complete your qualification, and study support is on offer. This is an urgent role; we are therefore encouraging suitable candidates to apply ASAP!