Eaton Syalon Ltd
Assistant Accountant
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Assistant Accountant
South Derbyshire
On-site initially - Hybrid after 3 months (3 days office & 2 days from home)
Competitive salary + Study Support
Eaton Syalon are working with our South Derbyshire client who are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a permanent basis.
Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the Accounts Department, ensuring financial information is produced accurately, deadlines are met, and all work complies with Group policies and statutory requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their career within a varied and hands-on accounting role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting the Finance Director with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including journals, reconciliations, and variance analysis
- Daily bank postings and bank reconciliations
- Producing ad hoc management reports to support the Senior Management Team
- Assisting with weekly cash flow reporting to Group
- Preparing quarterly VAT returns for review and submission by the Finance Director
- Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
- Processing bank payments
- Supporting the year-end audit process
- Maintaining the Fixed Asset Register, including additions, disposals, depreciation processing, and reconciliations to the nominal ledger
- Assisting with purchase ledger processing, including coding, verification, and authorisation of invoices, and providing holiday cover where required
- Supporting the Finance Director with other ad hoc finance duties as required
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Person Profile:
- AAT qualified or will have commenced studying CIMA/ACCA (early stages). Note - this is an essential requirement for this role
- Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance position
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial processes
- Excellent attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
- Must be a team player and keen to work as part of a small team
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong Excel skills. Pivot tables & V look ups are essential
- A proactive approach and willingness to support the wider finance team
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This role will be a great development position for candidates who are looking for a long-term role, in a small finance team with direct exposure to an experienced Finance Director.
Note - a full UK driving licence and access to own transport is required to commute to the office location.
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