Accounts Assistant
- Annual Salary: £30k - £35k
- Location: CM9, Maldon
- Job Type: Full-time, with flexible working options
We are seeking an Accounts Assistant to support the Financial Controller in a key role within our manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will be instrumental in managing various accounting tasks and providing valuable financial insights.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Managing materials and finished goods costs, including purchase ledger and variance analysis.
- Reporting weekly/monthly production output to Directors and Group.
- Controlling, valuing, and reporting on stocks.
- Assisting with the standard cost support for the budget process, calculating costs for new parts, and customer tenders.
- Monitoring Operations costs against budget and supporting reporting of Operations KPI's.
- Covering for weekly/monthly payroll and HR administration.
- Preparing monthly accounts to trial balance, including accruals and prepayments.
- Maintaining the fixed asset register and reporting on capital expenditure.
- Assisting with VAT returns and compliance.
- Covering for creditors payments.
- Reconciling stock and maintaining product structures.
- Administering the ERP system.
- Supporting the completion of Annual Accounts and year-end audit.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- A keen interest in understanding Manufacturing and Operations processes.
- Experience using an ERP system.
- Strong Excel skills, including pivot tables and advanced formulas.
- AAT Qualified or ACCA/CIMA part-qualified. Applications from QBE candidates with significant Manufacturing experience will also be considered.
The ideal candidate will build a detailed understanding of our products and processes to ensure costs are accurately included in our standard costs. They must be comfortable challenging Operations Managers and staff to obtain necessary information, which may involve spending time working in our Factory and Warehouses.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Opportunity to work with a well-established, innovative company.
- Support for professional development and qualifications.
- Flexibility with 1 day a week working from home.
- Option for reduced working hours if needed.
To apply for this Accounts Assistant position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.