Elevation Accountancy and Finance are delighted to be working alongside a fantastic business in Wakefield as they look to recruit an Assistant Accountant into their team on a full time, permanent basis.Duties and Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation of management accounts to group
• Budgeting/forecasting across a multi-site global business
• Monitor and drive improvements in the businesses working capital
• Ensure the efficient and effective management of the company's cash flow
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist in the preparation of month end and year-end financial closing processes
• Assist with the annual audit and preparation of statutory accounts
• Perform regular reconciliation of transactions to ensure accuracy and completeness of records
• Provide backup support for the weekly invoicing process, ensuring all related data is accurate and up to date
• Assist in the management and update of sales agreements, ensuring that terms and conditions are clearly documented and adhered to
• Support the preparation and processing of payment runs, ensuring accuracy and timely payments to vendors and service providers
• Assist with managing AR/AP
• Monitor and review existing contracts to ensure compliance with agreed terms and identify opportunities for rate adjustments based on market conditions or service changes
• Lead and supervise the financial administration team, ensuring smooth and efficient day-to-day operations and monitor supervise the financial administration team performance, set objectives, and conduct regular 
• Ad Hoc from the head of finance/financial controller

Person Specification:

• AAT qualified, studying towards ACCA
• Strong analytical skills and Microsoft Office skills including advance Excel and Power Bi skills
• Ability to analyse, reconcile and interpret financial information
• Ability to quickly form working relationships and gain credibility with a wide selection of stakeholders from different levels and disciplines
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and proactively manage workload to effectively deliver multiple tasks whilst maintaining attention to detail

If this looks like a role of interest then please get in touch or apply now!