Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant -North Staffordshire £20,000 -£22,000 Permanent Assistant AccountantAssistant Accountant job in North Staffordshire. Degree, AAT, CIMA / ACCA considered. Great Company & trainingYour new company Our client is recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join their team due to growth within the business. Our client is one of the most recognisable names within the Staffordshire area. Your new role The Assistant Accountant will support the strategic business objectives by providing managers with accurate, timely and relevant information when required. This role is specifically about maintaining accurate financial records and helping to support the business, together with assisting in monthly accounts production and the annual budgeting/forecasting process. You will be working alongside experienced accounts staff who will be on hand to offer support and guidance. The key objectives of this role are; accurate reconciliation and reporting of data to the business, producing statistical information as required by the business, supporting the line manager in any reporting requirements, supporting the line manager in any budgeting and forecasting requirement and look to continuously develop existing processes to improve efficiency throughout the business.Additionally, key duties of this role will include; Completion of reports both internally and to Group.Reconciliation of control accounts each month.Assisting in the production of the monthly management accounts as requested, working to strict deadlines in accordance to group submission dates.Continually improve the quality of financial information within the Resort to assist the decision making process.Assist in the budgeting & forecasting process, liaising with stakeholders as required.Completing the national statistics on time and accurately when required.Assist in the production of tax information when requestedSupport any ad hoc analysis where necessaryTo continuously improve own knowledge of business operation and activities.Establish effective working relationships with both internal and external customers.Have confidence to input, use initiative, and show creative approaches.Proactively seeks to improve own skills and knowledge, taking advantage of our study support policy.Advanced excel skills are a pivotal requirement.Weekend reporting - You will be required to work one Sunday a month and some Bank holidays to assist in reporting. What you'll need to succeed Working as the assistant accountant will demand an excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and an excellent work ethic. You will be degree educated, be studying or have completed your AAT or have studying your CIMA or ACCA. What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk