Assistant Accountant
Location: Bradford
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join a busy finance department within a leading textile innovator. This role is ideal for a flexible, self-starter with a can-do attitude, ready to take on a variety of tasks in a fast-paced and agile business environment.
Day to Day of the role:
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts for four businesses
- Manage foreign currency transactions, including purchases, forward contracts, and supplier payments
- Handle company credit card postings and accruals/prepayments
- Take charge of credit control management and cash flow
- Conduct national statistics reporting and company secretary duties.
- Process and reconcile intercompany transactions and recharges.
- Engage in ad hoc projects and initiatives to streamline systems towards a paperless office
- Research and apply for grants, prepare VAT returns, and manage expenses and P11d reporting
- Oversee internal IT & phone system management, website, and email management.
- Liaise with professional partners including banks, accountants, solicitors, and insurers.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Experience in accounts or a graduate in an accounting-related subject
- Strong character with the ability to multi-task and work to deadlines
- Computer literacy with knowledge of Excel, SharePoint, Sage 200, Sage CRM (desirable)
- Accurate with strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and a great team player with an inquisitive nature
Benefits:
- Competitive salary package
- Clear succession plan with opportunities for promotion to the Senior Management Team
- Be part of a significant investment phase to enhance operational efficiency and global positioning