Assistant Accountant

Let’s shape the future of British manufacturing together! Why Choose Bridgnorth Aluminium Bridgnorth Aluminium is an aluminium rolling company with a strong commitment to excellence in manufacturing high quality products. We believe in building the future together. At Bridgnorth Aluminium, your skills, ideas, and passion will help us drive innovation and deliver excellence across the industry. Are you a driven accounting professional looking to take the next step in your career? Then applications are welcomed to join a dynamic team where your expertise is valued and your growth is encouraged. We are recruiting for an “Assistant Accountant” As an Assistant Accountant, your role will be to provide assistance with various accounting tasks to ensure accurate and efficient accounting operation. You will work closely with the accounting team, following established procedures and guidelines to maintain accounting records, process transactions, and support accounting activities. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to: * Preparation of Metals Purchases Analysis and Purchase ledger postings * Monthly revaluation compilation * Ledger reconciliations * Assistance with the production/development of the Financial/Management Reporting * Assistance with the Budget process * Reporting of European Aluminium Association statistics * Reporting government national statistics * Assistance with specific Project work * Assistance with system administration/queries * Assistance with annual and internal audits * Prepayments check * Providing cover for Sales Analysis * Completing Inward Processing Returns (IPR) * Reporting by exception on all matters, fraud or otherwise, which should be brought immediately to the attention of management * Ensuring all matters of variance are brought immediately to the attention of management Requirements: * AAT qualified or part qualified or part-qualified ACCA or CIMA or relevant degree level * A high level of capability and knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook and the Internet * A good understanding of how financial systems, including the sales ledger, purchase ledger, costing and general ledger operate * Attention to detail * Problem solving and lateral thinking * Strong communication skills * Able to work and deliver results under pressure * Use of initiative to develop systems, methods, procedures and solve problems both within the finance department and the company Working Hours: Monday to Friday 36.25 hour week - Flexitime Reporting to: Financial Reporting Manager Benefits Package: * Annual Bonus * Pension matched up to 7% * 4 x Annual Salary Life Assurance * Health Cash Plan * Cycle to Work, Technology & Car scheme * Wellbeing Support