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Assistant Financial Accountant
Job Posted: 41 minutes ago
Salary: £ 40,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: HP5, Chesham Bois, Buckinghamshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Assistant Accountant
Buckinghamshire
Alexander Steele is working with a leading international manufacturer within the food and beverage industry, who are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a permanent basis. This role will support the finance department in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing reports, and assisting with budgeting, VAT returns, and month-end processes.
What’s on Offer:
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Salary between £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE)
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28 days holiday + bank holidays
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Private medical care
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Pension scheme
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Monday to Friday, office-based (some flexibility available)
Responsibilities:
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Maintain accurate financial records, ensuring transactions are correctly recorded in the accounting system.
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Perform bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies between records and statements.
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Support the preparation of monthly accruals, prepayments, intercompany reconciliations, and fixed asset register updates.
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Prepare and submit VAT returns (including Intrastat and EC Sales Lists) across multiple regions.
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Assist with month-end reporting, weekly cash flow forecasting, and budget support.
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Reconcile general ledger accounts and ensure accuracy of financial data.
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Support internal and external audit requirements, providing necessary documentation.
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Process sales orders, cash postings, and customer queries while maintaining database integrity.
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Work collaboratively with finance and operations teams to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.
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Identify and support process improvement initiatives within the finance function.
Background Experience:
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Part Qualified ACCA/CIMA or fully qualified AAT.
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Minimum 3 years’ accounting experience, ideally within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
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Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., D365, SAP, Oracle) and strong Excel skills.
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Sound understanding of VAT, financial controls, and compliance requirements.
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Excellent communication and organisational skills, with strong attention to detail.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.
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Collaborative team player with a proactive and improvement-focused mindsetBefore You Apply
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