Assistant Accountant (Full-time)

Job Summary

Collation, analyse monthly costings and issue reports for a growing soft fruit business with annual turnover of £20 million.
Summarise Quarterly Reports of Profit and Loss for Pre-Tax purposes
Provide annual and monthly budgets for business to operate
Review Operational KPIs (including labour efficiency, material variances, waste etc) producing clear reports from data generated
Create reports for investment appraisals
Advise Management on cost savings through reporting
Assist with the assessment of costings of all existing product lines and new lines introduced with in the Farms’ operations
Creating and analysing ad-hoc reports for Managements use as required
Check figures, postings are accurate then aid in forecasting and budgeting
Organize, classify, code and summarize numerical and financial data in ledgers or in a computer
Prepare, maintain, review, reconcile, and issue invoices and account statements according to company procedures
Ability to instruct, supervise, train accounts administrator.
The Ideal Candidate

This role would suit an experienced qualified accountant technician with a minimum of 5 years experience within finance.

AAT qualified (The Association of Accounting Technicians)
- AAT Accountant Level 4 /3 status ( MAAT but not necessary)

Proven experience working as an Accounts Manager in a fast-paced environment would be desirable

Advanced in using Microsoft Office packages in particular Word and Excel to provide detailed summaries

Working knowledge of Farm Plan would be desirable but not necessary
Excellent administration skills, highly organised, attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to work on your own initiative as well as within a team is essential.
Strong ability numerically and analytical skills coupled to solve problems
Methodical approach
Integrity and trustworthiness
Ability to work to deadlines
Excellent team player communicator
Excellent attention to detail
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
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