Assistant Accountant

Salary & Benefits: £25,000 to £30,000 per annum depending on experience
Hours: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Thursday, 8:00am to 3:30pm Friday
Location: Dudley, West Midlands
Company Description: A European Multinational company that manufactures and distributes a diverse range of industrial electrical distribution, components and supplies and EV charging products. As the business continues to increase, my client is seeking to appoint an Assistant Accountant to support the Financial Controller and their current finance team.

Person: You must be reliable and punctual, be flexible, self-motivated and enthusiastic with a solid work ethic and a good attention to detail whilst being a team player who enjoys a busy and productive working environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assisting Monthly/Annual Accounts preparation
  • Financial Reporting
  • Balance Sheet reconciliation
  • Month-end close and journal posting
  • Maintain fixed asset register
  • Assist with the audit process
  • Weekly Payroll
  • Preparation of Revenue Returns – VAT, INTRASTAT and VIES
  • Accounts Payable & Receivable

Skills Required:
  • At least 2 years’ experience working in a similar finance position
  • Good organisational and communication skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Strong computer skills, and advanced knowledge of Office products essential
  • Proficiency in EXCEL
  • Payroll experience an advantage