Assistant Accountant - Cambridge, United Kingdom - Page Personnel Finance

Page Personnel Finance

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Cambridge, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

A global FMCG business based in central Cambridge is looking for a part-qualified Assistant Accountant that is adaptable, approachable and able to communicate with a wide range of people.

You'll play a critical role in their finance team by improving cashmanagement processes, ensuring a smooth and timely month end closing, leading payment run preparation, while liaising with their accountants overseas.

Client Details

The client is a forward-thinking FMCG business based in central Cambridge who are recruiting for an interpersonal and hardworking Assistant Accountant to join them for this permanent and hybrid working opportunity.

The successful applicant will be assistingtheir Financial Administrator, Financial Accountant and CFO in growing the business; all while growing your career, building on your skills and making your mark in an ever-evolving and influential company.

Description

Assistant Accounts Key Responsibilites:

Purchase ledger and sales ledger processing
Preparing payment runs
Assisting in the production of management accounts; including accruals, prepayments, budgets and forecasting
Assist with year end audit
Maintaining and reconciling direct debits and bank accounts
Maintaining fixed asset register and depreciation

- preparing VAT returns and analysis

Profile

The Successful Assistant Accountant:

To be an ACCA/CIMA partqualified accountant
Experience using the likes of NetSuite or SAP
Strong experience in basic accounting, preparing journals and reconciliations (preferably working with subsidiaries)
Desirable experience with annual audit processes from a previous role
Solid knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting standards

Job Offer

What's On Offer:

Private Medical & Dental Insurance for you & your family
Discretionary Annual Bonus Scheme (payments up to 10% of salary)
Life Assurance (4x base salary)
Holiday (25 days annual leave)
Your birthday Off: 1 day of paid leave per year for your birthday.
Annual Leave Buy Scheme: purchase up to 5 five days leave, in addition to your usual annual leave allowance.

Volunteering Leave: 2 days of paid leave per year for you to volunteer for a charity.

Maternity and Paternity: Enhanced maternity and paternity leave package.
Pleasant working environment including a wellness room along with a spacious break out and lunch area
Vehicle and cycle parking