BeA Fastening Systems UK Ltd
Assistant Accountant
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About us:
For more than 110 years, BeA Group, with its brands BeA, KMR and autotec, has been synonymous with reliability, quality and innovation in fastening technology for wood and wood-based materials. With a deep understanding of our customers' challenges, we develop solutions that go far beyond the product itself.
As an internationally operating company, we partner with customers across industries including packaging, furniture, prefabricated housing and automotive to deliver forward-thinking fastening solutions that drive everyday success.
To strengthen our team in Yorkshire, we are looking for a Assistant Accountant (m/f/d). Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, as Assistant Account you will be responsible for the day to day running of the Finance Function, overseeing the Purchase Ledger and Credit Control functions and maintaining all aspects of the ledgers taking the accounts up to Trail Balance.
What you'll do:
- Maintain and review the general ledger, cost centres, fixed asset register and monthly depreciation, ensuring accurate financial records and expenditure allocation.
- Prepare month-end accounting activities, including journals (accruals and prepayments), balance sheet reconciliations, VAT reconciliations and quarterly VAT returns.
- Manage payroll, including PAYE, National Insurance and pension deductions, ensuring accurate records and timely statutory submissions.
- Oversee bank transactions, daily reconciliations, control account reconciliations and cash flow monitoring, identifying and resolving variances.
- Prepare accurate weekly and monthly financial reporting, including management accounts, dashboards, budget variance analysis, forecasts and recommendations.
- Reconcile and agree monthly intercompany balances with group companies and support external auditors with requested financial information.
- Support the Financial Controller in improving financial reporting, processes and operational efficiency across the finance function.
- Collaborate with Head Office and IT on the implementation and rollout of the new SAP ERP system, while maintaining related company records and administrative finance data.
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To succeed in this role, you will bring:
- AAT Level 4 qualification or be part-qualified in CIMA or ACCA.
- Previous experience in a similar finance or accounting role.
- Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
- The ability to prioritise workloads, meet tight deadlines and perform well under pressure.
- A proactive mindset with a willingness to learn new systems and continuously develop your accounting knowledge.
- Experience working with SAP or another ERP system would be an advantage.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyse and manipulate financial data.
Interested?
We're looking for people who enjoy embracing change and want to help shape the future of BeA Group. If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we'd love to hear from you.
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