Assistant Accountant

Quaker Houghton

  • Manchester
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
Quaker Houghton is present in many people’s lives by providing solutions to the main industries in today’s economy such as automotive, aerospace, construction, packaging & metals.As the Assistant Accountant, you will be responsible for assisting in the production of the monthly accounts for a number of Quaker Houghton UK group companies and branches and will be working closely with the Senior Accountant and the wider Finance Team.TasksWhat will you do?To provide timely financial information, this will involve being responsible for certain balance sheet accounts for both businesses including preparation of reconciliations. There will be an involvement in monthly accounts, quarterly accounts, and year end accounts.
  • Preparations of bank reconciliations.
  • Review of prepayments and accruals and adjust where necessary.
  • Reconciliation of inter-company accounts
  • Reconciliation of control accounts and back up schedules.
  • Monthly journals as required.
  • Intercompany & manual invoicing.
  • Involvement with year-end audits, SOX and internal controls where required.
  • Preparation and submission of VAT returns and other returns.
  • Assistance with various payroll reporting.
  • Interaction with the bank on payment matters.
RequirementsWhat do we look for?Experience: A minimum of 2 years in a similar accounting role. Any additional training needed will be provided.Language: English professional level is a must.Location: Based within reasonable commute to Manchester, we offer a hybrid working schedule.Soft skills:
  • Proactive with a growth mindset.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Good practical problem solving with acute attention to detail.
  • Strong team player, passionate about delivering success.
BenefitsWhat’s in it for you?
  • Hybrid work arrangement.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Life assurance.
  • 25 days paid time off + bank holidays.
  • 2 days annual paid leave for volunteering activities.
  • Wellbeing, Women Inclusion, Diversity & Inclusion programs.
  • QH University: a continuous learning platform for all levels.
Join the team and let’s do great things together!Quaker HoughtonWe are a global leader in industrial process and mechanical engineering applications present in 40+ countries. We are continually improving and innovating so the world’s industrial manufacturers can stay ahead in a changing world. Throughout our 100+ locations, our engineers, chemists and industry experts partner with our customers to play a key role in helping them run even more efficiently, even more effectively, whatever comes next.Our values: Live Safe , Exceed Customer Expectations, Drive Results, Embrace Diversity and Do Great Things Together.Our core values embody who we are as a company, guide our decisions and inspire us. Our commitment to these values, in words and actions, builds a safer, stronger Quaker Houghton. They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our internal conduct and our relationship with the outside world.

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