Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant | Gloucester | Permanent

The Company

FMCG

Role summary

My client are currently recruiting for a Regional Finance Analyst to join their friendly team. This role involves supporting the Regional Financial Controller with the preparation and analysis of weekly and monthly reporting.

Key Skills

• Support in budgetary cost control, forecasting, variance analysis, and reporting.


• Preparation of management accounts and KPIs.


• Assist in weekly and monthly variance analysis to aid decision-making.


• Manage relationships with third-party suppliers and internal stakeholders.


• Liaise with managers to understand core risks and opportunities.


• Maintain overall financial control and manage risks


• Ensure accurate reporting through appropriate checks.


• Review monthly accounts and advise on any ad-hoc journals needed.


• Prepare expense reports and routine journals for period end.


• Update initiative trackers and prepare weekly labour reports.


• Submit weekly/monthly SAP inputs and meet SAP cycle deadlines.


• Develop effective cross-functional working relationships at all levels within the business.


• Cover for others in the Regional Logistics Controlling team when required.

Personal Profile

• Strong accounting background and familiarity with Financial Accounting principles.


• Analytical skills with the ability to provide insights from data.


• Hands-on approach to core IT systems and strong spreadsheet skills (SAP experience preferred but not required).


• Excellent organisation and communication skills.


• Ability to manage and influence decision-making within the site leadership team.

For further information, please contact Rhian Mountjoy 

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