Are you an experienced finance professional looking for a varied role where you can take responsibility for a broad range of accounting responsibilities?Our client is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team, supporting the day to day running of the accounts function while playing an important role in month end reporting, financial control, forecasting and compliance.This varied position is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified or qualified by experience accountant to develop your technical skills across management accounts, VAT compliance and financial reporting in a supportive environment.This is an office based role, working Monday to Thursday 8am to 5pm with a 3.30pm finish every Friday!Key Responsibilities:Preparing monthly management accounts and providing meaningful analysis to budget holders and cost centre ownersSupporting the month end close, including journals, accruals, prepayments, intercompany charges, rebates, and lease accountingCompleting monthly balance sheet reconciliations, investigating discrepancies, and following through on outstanding itemsPreparing and maintaining weekly cashflow forecastsManaging the fixed asset register, including additions and monthly reconciliationsPreparing VAT returns and Intrastat submissions, ensuring all relevant deadlines are metSupporting excise duty and other tax compliance requirements, including Plastic Packaging TaxMaintaining sales rebate provisions and ensuring these remain ..... full job details .....