I am currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant join a fantastic business based in Deeside. As Assistant Accountant you will support the team across transactional finance, supporting with management accounts and dealing with stakeholders across the business.

Duties & Responsibilities

Developing and implementing robust financial reconciliations and controls across new operational projects

• To deal with duty, carrying out the correct accounting entries to complete the reconciliation and understand the implications on the margin rec.
• Improve communication with HMRC & Supplier/Agents
• To take responsibility for the reconciliation of Imported products – maintaining smooth running of cost changes and making sure costs are all up to date
• Liaising between the suppliers and the accounts payable department
• Administration of Margin including Margin expenses, backdated costs, Grey Market reconciliation and Margin adjustments
• Cross functional working with Supply chain, IT and Corp. Audit
• Continuous process improvement to improve accuracy, detail and timeliness of reporting & forecasting processes

Ad-hoc financial analysis for Stock & Margin

• Support commercial decision making through ad hoc financial analysis on retail/store performance
• Provide insightful analysis to maximise company profitability, which may include product analysis
• Cost saving consciousness, providing ideas and challenging the business where possible

Preparation of a suite of weekly reports that support decision making by the business; Margin, Depot Stock loss and Grey Market reconciliation

Qualifications & Experience

• AAT qualified, early stages ACCA/CIMA
• Professional and confident approach
• Excellent communication skills
• Commercial awareness in a fast-paced manufacturing/FMCG environment
• Strong Excel skills and systems-savvy

Benefits

• A very competitive salary with an excellent benefits package
• 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday
• Flexible working
• Retail discounts
• Free parking onsite
• Subsidised restaurant onsite
• Subsidised Costa onsite
• Discounted gym membership
• Charity fundraising events
• Educational sponsorship
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Long service awards
• Reward & recognition
• Rewards discount / cashback scheme at over 150 retailers. Categories including shopping, electricals, holidays, restaurants, insurance, and more

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