Interim Assistant Accountant

Alexander Daniels are recruiting for an Interim Assistant Management Accountant for a large distribution business based in Wolverhampton on a full-time basis for 9-12 months covering maternity leave. This business is well-established within their market, offers hybrid working, and a progressive working environment whilst retaining a family feel. A longer term role may be available for the perfect candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting month end process, including processing journals and investigating variances and discrepancies
• Manage monthly balance sheet reconciliation process
• Perform monthly Bank Reconciliations
• Intercompany Reconciliations
• Production of monthly Management Accounts pack
• Complete monthly accruals and prepayments
• Ensure that all transactions are coded to the correct G/L account, Department, and other relevant Dimensions
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register
• Complete VAT and ONS returns
• Manage supplier payment process
• Assist with the year-end audit
• Assist with various process improvements throughout the business
• Support with any further ad-hoc reporting and analysis

The ideal candidate must have previous experience in a similar role with month end exposure and be working towards a professional qualification (CIMA/ACCA). A good level of Excel skills is also essential, Pivot tables & VLookups a minimum.

You will be entitled to hybrid working, 25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays and other excellent benefits and staff discounts. This is an interim role and therefore only candidates available on short notice (max 1week) will be considered.