Assistant Accountant

Your new company Hays are delighted to be partnering with a highly successful and expanding manufacturing business in Exeter to recruit an ambitious Assistant Accountant.This is far more than a traditional Assistant Accountant role. The business has an excellent reputation within its sector, continues to invest in growth and is committed to developing its people. As a result of continued expansion, they are looking to strengthen their finance team with someone who wants to build a long-term career and progress within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.Working closely with an experienced Financial Controller, you''ll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities and be given the opportunity to take on increasing levels of responsibility as your skills develop. For the right individual, this role offers a genuine pathway towards Management Accountant and beyond.Your new role Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will support the finance team across a range of accounting responsibilities while developing your management accounting skills.Key duties will include:Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accountsBalance sheet reconciliationsAccruals and prepaymentsFixed asset accountingSupporting budgeting and forecasting activitiesMaintaining accurate financial records and ledgersAssisting with month-end and year-end processesVAT returns and other statutory reporting requirementsProducing reports and analysis for ..... full job details .....