Assistant Accountant opportunity offering fast-track career progression within a high-growth PE backed business environment.
THE COMPANY
A fast-growing Private Equity backed organisation which has expanded year on year to become a leader in many of its core markets. The Group is Northwest based and has offices in many major UK cities and towns in addition to a network of International offices spanning three continents. As a multi-disciplinary Advisory and Professional Services business the group provides a diverse range of solutions to SME and Corporate clients. In the past 12 months the Group has embarked on an ambitious expansion strategy involving organic growth and acquisitions across all business areas both in the UK and Internationally.
THE OPPORTUNITY
An opportunity has arisen for an AAT Qualified or ACA / ACCA / CIMA Part-Qualified Accountant which will involve providing support to a Financial Controller across Management Accounts production, KPI Reporting, Cashflow Forecasting and a range of other areas. Reporting to the Financial Controller this role offers involvement in all aspects of financial and management accounting and exposure to senior stakeholders within the group.
As an Assistant Accountant within the Central Finance Team your role will involve:
- Monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
- Monthly transactional analysis and management of prepayments.
- Management of Fixed Asset schedule and posting of depreciation to management account
- Assisting in the production of Monthly Management Accounts for several business entities and preparing various other reports / analysis as required.
- Posting purchase ledger invoices and raising sales invoices for business entites where necessary (low volume)
- Production, and ownership, of the aged debt report and working with the group credit control team.
- Review and authorisation of expenses, ensuring VAT appropriately applied.
- Ad-hoc projects and reporting as required by Financial Controller
The business is fast-paced and entrepreneurial and major expansion is planned over the next 2 - 3 years. Development will be significant and there will be opportunities to progress to Finance Manager / Financial Controller level within the Group over the next few years.
THE PERSON
You will be a Finance Professional with a good level of experience who can meet the following criteria:
- AAT Qualified or ACA / ACCA / CIMA Part-Qualified
- Background within either Chartered Accountancy Practice or alternatively Commerce & Industry
- Relevant Accounting experience - at least 2 years including management accounts and associated analysis work
- Good level of IT skills, particularly Excel and knowledge of finance systems
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Fast leaner able to work to high standards within a busy commercial environment
If you are an ambitious Part-Qualified Accountant seeking a new opportunity within a fast-paced, high-growth environment offering career progression please get in touch with Alastair McLean at Lucas McLean Recruitment to discuss this opportunity.