Accounts Assistant
JOB_53376794716968Job type
PermanentLocation
PooleWorking Pattern
Part-time,Specialism
Part Qualified AccountantIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
£35,000 full time
Accounts Assistant
If you are an experienced, hands-on and organised Assistant Accountant, then we may have the very opportunity for you!
We are a world leading technology Group, developing, manufacturing, and supporting sophisticated automated robotic solutions for use within the global electronics industries. Established over 50 years ago, we are the largest privately-owned business in our field, supplying a range of clients from small independent operations to multinational organisations operating within mission critical environments. We compete on the ability to provide highly advanced solutions, supported by technical excellence and delivered with integrity.
Role Details:
The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in both preparing the accounts and payroll processing.
The role of the Assistant Accountant is a key role within our Finance Team, reporting directly to the Group Accountant & Business Analyst.
You will be responsible for assisting the Group Management Accountant & Business Analyst and the Head Office Accountant in their roles in the following areas:
You will be responsible for assisting the Group Management Accountant & Business Analyst and the Head Office Accountant in their roles in the following areas:
- To prepare the management accounts for one international subsidiary of the group.
- Preparing the payroll of UK head office and 2 subsidiaries for submission to the payroll bureau, as well as compiling/posting payroll journals.
We are looking for an individual who is a friendly and collaborative team player, has strong communication & interpersonal skills and is hands-on and detail-oriented.
Key Responsibilities:
The preparation of management accounts for the Italian subsidiary which include, but are not limited to:
- Day to day accounting administration, weekly payments, expense claim processing
- Preparation of the month-end management pack, incl. Sales/Cost of Sales, profit & loss and balance sheet reconciliations, fixed asset register, prepayments and accruals
- VAT & Intrastat reporting
- Cash flow forecasting
- Assist with reconciliations and other queries related to the subsidiary
The preparation of the payroll submission reports for the payroll outsourced company for 2 UK and 2 foreign subsidiaries (US and Italy) involves :
- Employee data management, obtaining timesheet report for production & liaising with HR for specific information
- Review and check payroll outsourced reports; prepare for approvals and final submission
- Manage outsourced payroll portal
- Payroll journal processing
- Calculate interdepartmental labour costs cross charging for department head approval
Personal Capabilities:
Desirable:
- AAT Level 4 or equivalent
- Payroll degree desirable or qualified by experience
- Intermediate-Advanced Excel Skills (including using macros and Power Query) - essential
- Experience of using CSI Syteline (or other integrated system)
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Experience of month end process
- Able to manage multiple priorities under pressure
Package:
- Competitive Salary
- Company personal pension scheme with Death in Service and Income Protection benefits
- Flexible / hybrid working available
- Employee referral bonus scheme
- 24 days FTE annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Two paid voluntary days per year
- Holiday salary sacrifice & holiday buy back scheme
- Free eye tests for DSE users
- Long Service Awards
- Onsite / free parking
- Complimentary hot beverages
This position is based in Poole and is a part-time role working 25 hours per week; days and hours of the week to be negotiable.
£35,000 full time salary - pro rata for 25 hours £23,333What you need to do now
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Accounts AssistantJOB_533767947169682025-08-182025-11-16
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