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Assistant Accountant
Location: Outskirts of Warwick
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Assistant Accountant to join a successful multi-company organisation based on the outskirts of Warwick. Operating across a diverse range of business sectors, this is a varied and hands-on role offering significant responsibility and exposure to multiple business operations.
Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the finance function across the group.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation of monthly management accounts
- Completion and submission of VAT returns
- Supporting the CFO with financial reporting and analysis
- Processing and maintaining accurate financial records
- Managing file uploads and data imports
- Producing mail merges and business correspondence
- Assisting with finance administration across multiple companies
- Liaising with internal stakeholders and external advisors as required
- Ensuring compliance with relevant financial regulations and procedures
Skills & Experience Required
- Minimum AAT Level 4 qualification (preferred)
- At least 5 years' experience preparing management accounts (preferred)
- Strong understanding of VAT processes and returns
- Excellent IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Experience with file uploads, data management and mail merges
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Experience working with a variety of accounting software packages would be a distinct advantage
- Knowledge of Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) submissions would be beneficial
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a self-motivated, proactive individual who can think independently and take ownership of their responsibilities. The ideal candidate will be confident working in a fast-paced environment and capable of handling a broad range of accounting duties across multiple businesses.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £40,000 – £45,000 per year
- Company pension scheme
- On-site parking
- Stable, permanent position within a growing organisation
- Diverse and interesting workload across multiple sectors
Working Hours
Monday to Friday
8:30am – 5:00pm
(1-hour unpaid lunch break)
Location
The office is conveniently located on the outskirts of Warwick, with easy access from the M40 and A46. This is a full-time, office-based position.
If you are an experienced Assistant Accountant looking for a varied role with responsibility and career stability, we would love to hear from you.
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