Michael Page
Assistant Accountant
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Assistant Accountant - FMCG Industry
As an Assistant Accountant in the FMCG industry, you'll handle day-to-day financial tasks to keep the accounts organised and running smoothly. Based in Borehamwood, this role ensures the accuracy of financial records and supports the wider finance team.
Client Details
Our client is a high-growth entertainment and leisure business operating a diverse portfolio of exciting venues. With a strong commercial focus and ambitious growth plans, finance is at the heart of decision-making, partnering closely with operations to drive performance and profitability across the estate.
Description
- Manage weekly trade processing, including reviewing and processing site trading information and compiling trading statistics.
- Ensure all revenue is received and reconciled accurately and on time.
- Reconcile joint venture events and ensure third-party settlements are correctly accounted for.
- Investigate and escalate trading anomalies where appropriate.
- Provide operational finance support, including wage percentage analysis and identifying trading inefficiencies, overspending, and unusual discount activity.
- Perform bank reconciliations and support treasury activities, including weekly payment proposals.
- Monitor compliance with financial controls, approval limits, and contract documentation requirements.
- Support monthly finance processes, including ledger management, reconciliations, reporting, management accounts support, cash management, and year-end audit activities.
- Assist with payroll processing and reconciliations.
- Provide support to Purchase Ledger and Credit Control teams to ensure timely supplier payments and debt collection.
- Assist with PRS submissions and other ad hoc finance projects.
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A successful Assistant Accountant should have:
- Multi-site experience
- A good understanding of accounting principles and practices.
- Experience in the FMCG industry.
- Ability to build strong relationships with venue management and operational teams.
- Maintain a well-controlled finance function with accurate and timely financial information.
- Ability to deliver clear, insightful reporting that supports business performance and decision-making.
Job Offer
- Annual salary of £32,000
- Pension scheme.
- Discretionary bonus.
- Discounts on festival tickets and venue access.
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