Assistant Accountant

DB Charles have partnered with an incredibly successful business based in Shildon, Durham, with various sites throughout the UK, that are currently seeking to hire a new permanent member of staff as an Assistant Accountant.

The business are a well known global brand within manufacturing & distribution and are looking to attract a new candidate to begin working with the business as soon as possible.

The role as Assistant Accountant, will report into the site based Finance Director and sit amongst 6 other members of staff in the department.

The role holds a variety of duties and responsibilities including but not limited to:

• General accounting support
• Monthly management accounts
• Reconciliations
• Process controls
• VAT returns
• Accruals & prepayments
• Variance analysis
• Reporting
• Query handling
• Process analysis and improvement

Ideally the client is looking for CV’s and to interview candidates with the following skill sets:

• Extensive experience working as an Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant or within a role covering the above responsibilities
• Ideally AAT qualified or undertaking these qualifications
• Strong system skills, preferably with ERP systems such as Hyperion & Epicor
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel skills
• Strong time management skills
• Excellent ability to multi task
• Pressure handling skills
• Ability to commit to a permanent role based in Shildon, Durham

The role will be working Monday to Friday and can offer hours of either 8:00am to 4:30pm or 8:30am to 5:00pm and depending on experience, the client is looking to offer a very competitive market rate, plus additional benefits on offer such as:

• x22 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays on top
• Free parking on-site
• Excellent pension scheme
• Plus many others

If you feel this is a strong fit to your skill set, please apply and DB Charles Recruitment looks forward to receiving your CV and details.

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