Accounts Assistant

Job description

Accounts Assistant

Would you like a highly varied role working with new systems and processes within the financial accounts team? We currently have a vacancy for an Accounts Assistant at our site in Warton.

The Financial Accounts UK team provides financial support to business through the delivery of key central services covering fixed assets, stock, sales and debtors, tax, payroll and intercompany

As an Accounts Assistant, you will support the delivery of the Baan reconciliations along with the Foreign VAT returns.

This role will provide an opportunity to be involved in the rollout of a new Business ERP within the Central Finance team.

Your main responsibilities as an Accounts Assistant will involve:

Reconciliation of key control accounts within the general ledger ensuring that any reconciling items are followed up on a timely basis

Ensuring that all reconciliations are prepared by working day eight

Supporting the preparation of the accounts in line with the month end timetable

Responsible for the monthly preparation of Foreign Vat returns, reconciliations and intrastate returns

Supporting updates for additions, disposals and transfers of fixed assets

Completing the sales and debtor allocations in a timely manner

Your skills and qualifications:

Good familiarity with the use and manipulation of spread sheets

Previous experience within an Accounts role

AAT qualified or a degree in a relevant subject

Excellent IT Knowledge especially Excel

What we're looking for in you:

You will have excellent analytical skills and keen attention to detail, as well as being well organised. You will be approachable and enthusiastic with the confidence to challenge where needed. You will be working as part of a wider team and must be a team player with a collaborative attitude.

Location: Warton

Salary: £22,860

Benefits: Our employees receive an excellent benefits package which includes a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. We also offer a range of additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, childcare vouchers, Cycle2work and many local and national employee discounts. Some employees may also be eligible for an annual incentive.

BAE Systems

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The Military Air & Information (MAI) business has been structured to create a focused business, designed to meet the current and future requirements of our customers. The MAI business has an unrivalled track record and expertise in the development, delivery and support of military air platforms, components and technologies through Typhoon, F-35 Lightning II, Tornado and Hawk.

MAI has the capability to provide customers with information superiority through the delivery of actionable intelligence and information, together with the provision of innovative information systems and services. MAI recognises training as a key enabler to deliver military capability, bringing together experience in the analysis, design, build and delivery of training solutions to military customers around the world. This is a powerful combination.

Working as an integral part of the team delivering information superiority and effective air power, our aim is to give real advantage to our customers worldwide. Trusted to deliver - always.

BAE Systems is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds. We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community which are currently under-represented at BAE Systems, including women, BAME and applicants with disabilities. Please note we will not use any personal information relating to your background at any stage of the application process.

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