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Job description

Are you a finance professional looking to develop your career within a successful and growing manufacturing business? Our client, a long-established family owned manufacturer supplying products to the agricultural and rural sectors, is seeking a Part Qualified / Assistant Accountant to join their Finance Team.

Responsibilities

• Reporting directly to the Financial Director, you will help ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information while supporting the smooth running of day-to-day finance activities.
• You will take responsibility for maintaining accurate financial records, managing customer and supplier accounts, supporting month-end processes and assisting with credit control activities.
• You will work closely with colleagues across the business and contribute to a significant finance systems transition project.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Part Qualified Accountant or experienced Accounts Assistant working towards a professional qualification.
• Previous experience within an accounting or finance function.
• Strong understanding of sales, purchase and nominal ledgers.
• Experience using Sage 200 or similar accounting software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of management accounts and financial reporting principles.
• Communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.

Desirable Skills

• Experience supporting finance system implementations or upgrades would be advantageous.