Assistant Accountant

Job Description

Our client is a leading supplier of life science products to the research industry based in Abingdon. The business is now looking to recruit a highly capable and reliable Assistant Accountant to become part of their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and growing business. The right candidate would be supporting the finance team on a day-to-day basis and contribute to the delivery of accurate monthly management accounts. In return, the business will offer training and development, a collaborative working environment with a close knit team and a fantastic foundation to develop your career.

Assistant Accountant Main responsibilities:

• Key contributor to delivery of month end and management accounts
• Reconciling key balance sheet accounts
• Maintain intercompany trading balances
• Maintain fixed asset registers
• Involvement in cost accounting for manufacturing site
• Preparation of data for foreign subsidiaries monthly VAT and Intrastat filings
• Preparation of data for foreign subsidiaries local statutory accounts
• Sales reporting for the EMEA region
• Follow the Company’s KPI’s and ensure ratios are maintained
• Apply the Company’s commercial and operational policy in relevant territories
• Work within guidelines of Company Code of Ethics and Business Conduct
• Work with internal departments to maximise communication and improve efficiencies

Key Skills & Experience:

• AAT qualified (or equivalent by experience)
• Demonstrable experience of working in a similar role
• Possess excellent IT skills, including strong experience of Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of Sage Line 500 and Pegasus Opera would be beneficial.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to perform a wide variety of tasks
• Enjoy working on own initiative and as part of a team to deliver results, learn and share knowledge
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Feel comfortable working in a fast paced environment
• Ability to build strong relationships cross functionally
• Flexible attitude to cover work as required

Additional Information:

Working Hours: Monday-Friday 9am-17:30pm

If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please submit an up-to-date CV including details about your current or most recent salary and your availability/notice period. You can also call Taryn Dunbar on 01295 983576 for a discreet and confidential discussion about the role.