Assistant accountant

Our client operates in the manufacturing sector and are at the forefront of their field. They are now looking for a commercially focused Assistant Accountant to join the team to support the Finance Manager. This is a very varied role and would suit someone with strong analytical skills. THE ROLE: Assist with the preparation of month end and year end accounts. Assist with Monthly Stock Controls. Assist with Monthly Stock Costings. Prepayments/Accruals. Fixed Assets. HR/Payroll. Posted Journals /Cashbook/Petty Cash Recs etc. Help with adhoc reporting to Group. Filing of National Statistics. VAT Returns including Reconciliation. Assisting other team members i.e Sales/Purchase/Buyer if workload exceeds and/if holiday cover. THE CANDIDATE: Excellent Excel skills - pivot tables, Sumifs, Vlookups. Strong communications/team working skills with the ability to work under pressure. Strong analytical skills - go beyond the numbers. BENEFITS: 22 day holiday plus Stats, Pension THE CONSULTANCY: Edwards Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer