Main characteristics
- Location
- Northampton, Northamptonshire
- Company
- Pertemps Northampton
- Salary
- £30420/annum
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Accounting / Financial / Insurance
Job summary
Our client based in Northampton require a Senior Finance Assistant to join their team at their modern, purpose-built Head Office.As Senior Finance Assistant, you will be responsible for the preparation and review of management accounts for one trading company and two non-trading companies, including analysis and reconciliation of inter-company balances.
Primary Responsibilities
* Some Purchase Ledger invoice posting with Purchase Ledger payment runs, both UK and International.
* Detailed month end analysis, including accruals & prepayments, company credit card analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, cost savings and P&L reviews.
* Quarterly analysis of sales and cost of goods data and making provisions for any potential liabilities or losses.
* NRV analysis.
* Preparation and submission of Group VAT Return.
* Reconciliation of intercompany balances and disclosures, liaising with USA Finance Department.
* Year End audit including schedule preparation, dealing with auditor enquiries and preparation of tax packs.
* Stay up to date with legislation and regulations that affect the Company and department.
* Complete ad hoc duties assigned by the Head of Accounting.
Knowledge And Skills
* Qualified by experience (5 years plus in a similar role) or AAT level 3 qualification desirable.
* Experience within a manufacturing/stock control environment is essential.
* Previous experience in producing Management Accounts.
* Thorough understanding of Nominal Ledger, journals and performing reconciliations is essential.
* Previous Year End Audit experience is essential.
* Proficient user of Microsoft Office, competent in Excel (V-lookups pivot tables, SUMIF and IF Statements).
* Experience of SAGE200 desirable but not essential, as full training will be given.
* Professional and discrete (maintains and promotes confidentiality).
* Strong organisational and written/verbal communication skills.
* Methodical with excellent attention to detail.
* Ability to work to deadlines.
Working Hours
* Full Time hours of 39 hours per week - Monday to Thursday 08:00-17:00 (30 min unpaid lunch break) and Friday 08:00-13:00 (There may be some flexibility with these hours)
Benefits
* Free on-site parking.
* Uniform provided.
* Employee discount.
* Cycle to Work Scheme (salary sacrifice) available after probation.
* 28 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing with the long service award scheme.
* Death in Service benefit scheme.
* Employee contributable health plan scheme
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