Job Description

A bit about the role;

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our dynamic Finance team at our Head Office in Cookstown. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute directly to the continuous growth and success of the Keylite business. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting various financial operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in our reporting and compliance processes.

What you will be doing;

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

Assist with the comprehensive preparation of monthly management accounts, including Profit and Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flows. Perform ongoing Year-End accounts preparation, including control account reconciliations and Balance Sheet schedules. Contribute to the annual budgeting and forecasting process.

Treasury & Payables Management:

Monitor and manage daily cash flow to ensure adequate liquidity for operations. Review and approve weekly and monthly supplier payment runs. Manage the company's employee expenses policy and claims, ensuring adherence and timely processing.

Compliance & Statutory Returns:

Checking and supporting the process for UK and ROI VAT returns. Review and submit Intrastat / EC Sales returns. Assist with the preparation of statutory year-end financial statements and support audit processes, liaising with external auditors.

Asset & Intercompany Management:

Manage the company's Fixed Assets Register. Ensure all intercompany recharges are processed accurately and on time.

Operational Support & Improvement:

Assist with managing the day-to-day operations of the accounting function, liaising effectively with other finance sub-departments. Provide cover and support to the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams during holiday periods or peak times. Participate in projects designed to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Finance function. Undertake any other ad hoc duties as required to support the Finance department and wider business operations. Be prepared to travel to and between sites as necessary to fulfil the requirements of the post and meet project deadlines. Ensure a flexible approach to working hours to fulfil the requirements of the post and meet project deadlines

What we are looking for;

Essential

Part qualified Accountant studying with either CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent Ability to prioritise and multi-task, while maintaining a high level of accuracy. Ability to use own initiative and demonstrate a high level of organisational skill. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate at all levels with both financial and non-financial people. Excellent people management skills with the ability to manage remote teams Unquestionable professional ethics and integrity Ability to proactively resolve day-to-day operational issues and to effect process improvements Excellent IT skills (including Microsoft Excel) Ability to work to tight deadlines Full UK driving licence

Desirable

Detailed working knowledge of Microsoft Navision or equivalent Experience of financial control in a manufacturing company.

Keylite Roof Windows is the UK and Europe's fastest growing roof window brand. Founded in 2001, the company operates from Burton Upon Trent (South Derbyshire), Cookstown (N. Ireland) and Zambrow (Poland). Part of Keystone Group, Keylite offers a full range of innovative roof windows, flat roof window system, loft ladders, blinds and accessories to specifiers, builders merchants, house builders and installers. With main markets in UK and Ireland, the company is rapidly expanding in markets throughout Europe, Australia and New Zealand.


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