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Assistant Financial Controller

  • Location: Leeds
  • Salary: £35000 - £40000 per annum + Pension, On-site parking
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted almost 3 years ago

A leading international manufacturing business in the Leeds area currently requires a career minded CIMA/ACCA qualified Accountant or part qualified Accountant who is actively studying towards full qualification to join their growing Finance team in a newly created position. Working closely with the Financial Controller your core responsibilities will be to produce accurate and timely management accounts on a monthly basis, assist with forecasting and to complete a variety of monthly reconciliations. Your duties will include but not be limited to:
*Preparation and consolidation of the monthly management accounts.
*Assist with the financial forecasting of Revenues.
*Monthly completion of Capex & Fixed Asset reconciliations
*Management of an Assistant Accountant.
*Co-ordinate and develop the monthly Cost Control meetings.
*Supporting yearend audit.
*Continual review and improvement of procedures and key controls.
*To support the Financial Controller with ad hoc tasks/reporting.

Ideally you will be able to demonstrate the following experience:

*CIMA/ACCA qualified or part qualified that is actively studying towards full qualification.
*Previous experience with SAP would be desirable.
*Management Accounts experience.
*You will be highly numerate with the ability to deliver financial results.
*Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
*Proven experience of communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
*Advanced Excel skills including look ups, pivot tables and advanced formulae.

With a fantastic benefits package coupled with a clear succession plan for career progression this role is perfect for any career minded and ambitious management Accountant that is looking to continue to progress their career in the next few years. Consideration will also be given to anyone from a practice background looking to make their first move into industry.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 25 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function, from finance administrators through to senior Finance Director appointments. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy jobs or accountancy recruitment; finance jobs or finance recruitment.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within seven days please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.