Assistant Accountant
Posted 4 days ago by Hays
£40,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
Grimsby, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Assistant Accountant role in Grimsby involves supporting the Head of Finance with operational, analytical, and compliance activities. The position requires managing financial processes, improving systems, and delivering insightful reporting in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will oversee accounts receivable, payable, payroll, and assist with financial reporting and compliance. This hands-on role is ideal for a proactive individual with a strong finance background, particularly in food manufacturing.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, expenses, and credit control.
- Support collections and manage GRNI balances.
- Lead month-end close activities including ledger maintenance and reconciliations.
- Manage weekly cash flow and approve payables.
- Act as escalation point for AR/AP issues.
- Maintain the fixed asset register and support invoice financing reconciliation.
- Coordinate year-end close and liaise with external auditors and accountants.
- Assist with legal and Company Secretary duties.
- Provide ad hoc support to the Head of Finance and Directors.
- Deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts with commentary.
- Prepare weekly flash reports and other periodic financial updates.
- Support costing analysis and operational reporting (yield, labour, wastage).
- Analyse sales, margins, labour, and overheads.
- Collaborate with budget holders on forecasts and monthly reviews.
- Prepare reports for banks, shareholders, and other stakeholders.
- Produce ad hoc reports and support senior management as needed.
- Document and improve financial processes and internal controls.
- Review policies to enhance cash flow and operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory obligations.
- Drive continuous improvement across finance systems and processes.
- Support ERP system implementation and management.
- Ensure timely completion of regulatory reports and R&D grant applications.
- Maintain accuracy across all financial ledgers and reconciliations.
Key Skills:
- AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA (or equivalent).
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a finance role.
- Experience in food manufacturing is highly desirable.
- Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.
- Comfortable working across all levels of the finance function.
- High IT literacy, especially in Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Experience with Xero is a strong advantage.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Proven ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- A proactive, accountable team player who strives for continuous improvement.
Salary (Rate): £40,000.00 yearly
City: Grimsby
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
We're seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our team in Grimsby. This is a hands-on role supporting the Head of Finance across a wide range of operational, analytical, and compliance activities. You'll play a key part in managing financial processes, improving systems, and delivering insightful reporting to support decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing & Supporting
- Oversee accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, expenses, and credit control.
- Support collections and manage GRNI balances.
- Lead month-end close activities including ledger maintenance and reconciliations.
- Manage weekly cash flow and approve payables.
- Act as escalation point for AR/AP issues.
- Maintain the fixed asset register and support invoice financing reconciliation.
- Coordinate year-end close and liaise with external auditors and accountants.
- Assist with legal and Company Secretary duties.
- Provide ad hoc support to the Head of Finance and Directors.
- Analysis, Reporting & Planning
- Deliver timely and accurate monthly management accounts with commentary.
- Prepare weekly flash reports and other periodic financial updates.
- Support costing analysis and operational reporting (yield, labour, wastage).
- Analyse sales, margins, labour, and overheads.
- Collaborate with budget holders on forecasts and monthly reviews.
- Prepare reports for banks, shareholders, and other stakeholders.
- Produce ad hoc reports and support senior management as needed.
- Compliance & Development
- Document and improve financial processes and internal controls.
- Review policies to enhance cash flow and operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and statutory obligations.
- Drive continuous improvement across finance systems and processes.
- Support ERP system implementation and management.
- Ensure timely completion of regulatory reports and R&D grant applications.
- Maintain accuracy across all financial ledgers and reconciliations.
Skills & Experience Required
- AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA (or equivalent).
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a finance role.
- Experience in food manufacturing is highly desirable.
- Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.
- Comfortable working across all levels of the finance function.
- High IT literacy, especially in Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Experience with Xero is a strong advantage.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Proven ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- A proactive, accountable team player who strives for continuous improvement.
Why Join Us?This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a growing business. You'll be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.
What you'll get in return Free parking, 25 days holiday plus stats, study support (to be discussed) company pension
What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Desired Skills and Experience
- AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA (or equivalent).
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a finance role.
- Experience in food manufacturing is highly desirable.
- Strong background in budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.
- Comfortable working across all levels of the finance function.
- High IT literacy, especially in Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Experience with Xero is a strong advantage.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Proven ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- A proactive, accountable team player who strives for continuous improvement.
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