Job Description

Elevation Accountancy & Finance are currently working with a global organisation based in Hull, as they look to appoint a Graduate Accounts Assistant to join their growing finance function!

You will be joining a friendly and supportive team, working within a busy, fast paced environment, and this will be a fantastic opportunity to advance your career!

Duties of the position will include but are not limited to:

• Preparation of specific parts of the monthly management accounts in accordance with established procedures
• Preparation of other elements of the monthly accounts (including group reporting)
• Monthly review, analysis and commentary of the accounts prepared to identify reasons for variances and following up with other departments actions that need to be taken
• Ensure the accuracy of standard costing systems
• Ensure product codes and business reporting structure is at a required level to properly and fairly report the business area\'s gross margins
• Provide finance support to the allocated business areas including weekly review of costs with the operations team and review of product profitability
• Weekly critical review of flash estimates made by the allocated business area to ensure that they have been produced on a reasonable basis
• Continuous identification when improvements can be made within our finance department, in other departments and the company\'s computer systems
• Preparation of annual budgets and interim reforecasts
• Maintain the fixed assets register as required including posting of depreciation and addition of new capital projects
• Involvement in the day to day operation of accounting systems to ensure continuous improvement
• Review of existing systems documentation looking to implement / improve / update
• Assist in foreign currency hedging and cashflow preparation

Person Specification:

• Educated to degree level Part Qualified Accountant or willing to study (CIMA/ACCA)
• Strong work ethic with willingness to go above and beyond
• Genuine interest in finance
• Be outgoing, approachable, and friendly
• Be up for a challenge and keen to impress
• Intelligent and be an advocate of personal development
• Strong data / IT / Excel skills

If this looks like the role you\'re looking for to start your career in finance, please apply now or contact Hannah Guy for more details.

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