Assistant Accountant

Job Description Job description: Rutherford Cross is delighted to be supporting a well-established manufacturing business in the recruitment of an Assistant Accountant. Operating within a fast-paced, customer-focused environment, the business supplies products to major UK retailers and continues to benefit from significant investment in systems, technology and operational improvements.

This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to broaden their experience across both transactional and month-end finance activities while working within a supportive and growing business. The role offers exposure to management accounting, reporting, business partnering and continuous improvement initiatives, making it an ideal position for someone keen to develop their career.

The Role Reporting to the Accountant, the Assistant Accountant will support the finance team in delivering accurate financial information and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations. Key Responsibilities Process, verify and prepare supplier invoices for payment, resolving discrepancies where required Raise customer invoices and work closely with internal teams to resolve billing queries Process employee expenses and manage petty cash transactions Complete customer and supplier statement reconciliations Monitor and review aged creditor and debtor balances, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding items Produce and analyse sales reporting, supporting forecasting and decision making Prepare monthly accruals and prepayments Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations Support intercompany reporting and reconciliations across group entities Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting packs Maintain the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals and periodic reviews Manage the finance inbox and respond to internal and external queries in a timely manner Contribute to ongoing process improvement and finance transformation initiatives The Candidate This role will suit an ambitious and detail-oriented finance professional who is looking to continue their development within a dynamic and forward-thinking organisation.

You will ideally have: Previous experience working within a finance or accounting function A good understanding of accounting principles, including profit and loss and balance sheet reporting Experience preparing reconciliations, accruals and prepayments Strong attention to detail and organisational skills The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines Excellent communication skills and confidence working with a range of stakeholders A proactive attitude and willingness to learn and develop professionally What's on Offer?

Exposure to a broad range of finance activities within a commercial environment Opportunity to develop management accounting and reporting skills A collaborative and supportive finance team Involvement in systems and process improvement projects Clear opportunities for professional growth and development For more information, please contact Rutherford Cross in confidence, Ally Deas.

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