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Crane Co. · Ipswich, United Kingdom
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Manage daily banking, payments, VAT, fixed assets, month end journals, reconciliations and SOX support for a manufacturing finance team.
Worth knowing: Use of BlackLine and CoStar; QAD ERP experience advantageous.
We’re looking for a motivated Assistant Accountant to join our team, providing key financial support to a successful business with an annual turnover of over £100 million. The successful candidate will be a key member of the Ipswich finance team looking after banking, payments & VAT returns, managing fixed assets across three sites, supporting SOX compliance activities, and the preparation of month end journals, reconciliations and reports. There will also be ad hoc requests including working with internal and external auditors. Principle Responsibilities: Ownership of daily banking activities, managing multiple accounts and currencies within a UK-wide cash pool. Raising of supplier payment runs and various payments throughout the month. Preparation of quarterly VAT returns and monthly payments on account Preparation & posting of journals. Completion of month end balance sheet reconciliations using our Blackline system Management of fixed assets across three sites, posting monthly depreciation charges and handling additions, disposals, and verifications. Entry of new leases into our CoStar database, posting monthly costs and reconciling various balance sheet and P&L accounts. Assisting with external and internal audit information preparation and auditor questions. Collation of annual Tax Pack for submission to external tax advisors. Support with monthly and annual SOX reviews. Identification and implementation of improvement ideas and participation in continuous improvement events. Review of monthly costs with department managers and setting of annual budgets. Other ad-hoc requests as required. Qualifications/Experience/Training: AAT or qualified by experience. Strong MS Excel skills. Previous experience of an integrated ERP system - QAD would be an advantage. Experience of working in a manufacturing business would be an advantage. Knowledge of SOX/ US GAAP/UK GAAP would be an advantage. Personal Characteristics: Good levels of resilience and able to respond well under pressure. Good communication and team working skills. Proven ability to work to tight reporting deadlines and strong levels of attention to detail. Excellent time management skills and the ability to effectively prioritise workload. Have a confident and flexible approach to work and the ability to influence to get great results. Role-modeling a ‘can-do’ positive attitude at all times.
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