Assistant Accountant in Redditch

Assistant AccountantRedditch£35,000Current Role Not Quite Adding Up?Are you AAT qualified with at least three years’ experience and looking to take a new step forward on your accountancy journey? If so, read on because this could be just what you’re looking for.Our client, a thriving precision engineering and manufacturing business in Redditch, wants an Assistant Accountant to support with various tasks including data entry, reconciliations, assisting with financial reporting, and providing general administrative support.More challenging than most assistant positions, this role reports directly to the company’s Finance Director and holds a number of key responsibilities such as payroll, cashbook maintenance, bank account reconciliation and administration of the pension scheme. What’s more, you’ll be invited to assist with budgets and forecasting as well as contributing your ideas to improve the finance department processes.As well as already holding an AAT qualification, you will at least be working towards CIMA/ACCA while in post. In addition to your accountancy skills you will be able to offer proven abilities in Microsoft Office, verbal and written communication, working to deadlines and meticulous attention to detail.Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment would be an advantage but not mandatory, along with experience in Pegasus Opera accounts/payroll and using an ERP system.This a good company to work for and, on top of a healthy salary, they will offer you 25 days holiday, a stakeholder pension, life insurance benefit, on-site free parking, employee assistance programme and paid-for social events.If you recognise that this all adds up to a great opportunity then we want to hear from you now.Salary & Package | What’s On Offer?You will receive a salary in the region of £35-40k plus company benefits.Application | What’s Next?Please feel free to send me your CV or call me to discuss this role in more detail and find out who the company are who are offering this excellent package.Please quote the job ref: 0047Further Information | Other VacanciesIs this not what you are looking for?To keep up to date with our current vacancies, keep an eye on our Job Page or keep it social on the below platforms:LinkedIn: @1492LtdTwitter: @1492ltdFacebook: @1492LtdAbout 1492 SearchIn a nutshell – We discover great people! Created with the belief that the process is just as necessary as the opportunity, we decided there was a better recruitment method. Working solely in the manufacturing and engineering industry, we work on retained projects to provide accountability for every hire we make with you. We connect candidates and hiring managers, provide in-depth project management plans and advise through up to date market research. No two hires are the same, and that’s why each project is adapted to your needs. We aim to take the stress out of the hiring process and focus on the job at hand!We aim to reply to all applications, successful or not, within 2 working days of applying for the role. If you are not happy with the service, please feel free to give us a call or drop us an email.1492 Ltd and its clients promote a policy of equal opportunities. Our policy is to treat job applicants and employees in the same way regardless of age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, colour or disability