Assistant Accountant

Sewell Wallis are delighted to be working with our client, a well established manufacturing business based in Sheffield, as they look to recruit an Assistant Accountant. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to join an organisation which offers an autonomous role with scope for study support and managing a small team.

The role will work closely with the Group Finance Director and oversee two long standing members of staff.

What will you be doing?

• Assist with preparation of Monthly Management Accounts for 2 Companies
• Analyse P&L variances and oversee reconciliation of Balance sheet control accounts
• Administer and Reconcile Invoice Finance
• VAT preparation and reconciliation
• Weekly Cashflow forecast and approve monthly Payment runs
• Reconcile Inter- company accounts
• Prepare Annual Budget Workings
• Prepare for Group audit and liaise with Group Auditors
• Support Group Finance Director to meet increasing business demands
• Manage 2 members of staff
• Overhaul of current systems and procedures
• Train up on all aspects of Month end processes with a view to improvements

What experience do we need?

• Part Qualified CIMA Accountant with experience in financial management
• Ability to lead 2 members of staff with transactional responsibility and be proactive with improvement solutions
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to deal with Auditors and work at Group level with our companies
• Proficiency in using accounting software
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of relevant accounting standards and regulations
• Experience in Industry preferred

What's on offer?

• Study Support
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 35 hour working week
• Early finish on a Friday
• Pension scheme + life assurance

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.