Assistant Accountant in Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire

Debbie Burbage Recruitment is delighted to be working exclusively with a growing business based South-East of Stratford-upon-Avon to recruit an Assistant Accountant / Management Accountant.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a people-focused organisation with a strong sense of community, an inclusive culture and exciting plans for continued growth. It is a business with plenty of personality, where ideas are welcomed and people are encouraged to get involved and make a difference.

Based on site for three days per week, with the flexibility to work from home for the remaining two days, the role offers a great combination of being part of a busy, collaborative team whilst also benefiting from hybrid working.

The Role

Working closely with the Finance Director and the small team, this is a broad, hands-on finance role that suits someone who enjoys variety and being involved across the finance function.

You will support both the day-to-day financial operations and month-end processes, whilst also having the opportunity to contribute to improvements in systems, processes and ways of working as the business continues to evolve.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting month-end processes
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and financial analysis
• Daily bank reconciliations and supporting cashflow forecasting
• Processing supplier invoices and reconciling supplier statements
• Managing supplier queries and assisting with payment runs
• Reconciling cash received against sales activity
• Ensuring sales invoicing and VAT accounting are accurate
• Preparing and submitting VAT returns within agreed deadlines
• Managing monthly payroll processes and liaising with outsourced providers
• Supporting improvements to finance processes, systems and controls
• Getting involved in wider finance projects as the business continues to develop

The Candidate

We are looking for someone with experience in a hands-on finance role who is comfortable working across both transactional finance and month-end responsibilities.

You may be an AAT studier or AAT qualified, qualified by experience, or already operating at Assistant Accountant or Management Accountant level. More important is your ability and willingness to get involved across the finance function and take ownership of your responsibilities.

You will be self-motivated, trustworthy and organised, with strong attention to detail and the confidence to work independently whilst also being part of the wider team.

The environment is busy and evolving, so you will need to be comfortable managing competing priorities and adapting as the business grows. Someone who enjoys looking at how things are done and identifying opportunities to make processes more efficient will particularly enjoy this role.

The role is within commutable distance of Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwick, Leamington Spa, Banbury, Southam, Coventry, Brackley, Daventry, Northampton and surrounding areas.

• Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 per annum (Dependent on experience) 
• Hours of work: 9 am – 5 pm - Hybrid working  
• Holidays: 24 days holiday + statutory bank holidays + birthday leave
• Other: Pension, free parking, Additional Benefits 

 Debbie Burbage Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.  Candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. We are a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.   

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