Assistant Accountant

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 supporting the production of the monthly accounts for two of the Quaker Houghton UK group companies and working closely with the Financial Controllers. A dynamic role that offers an opportunity to develop your career surrounded by a team of senior finance professionals.

What 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.
• Maintenance of fixed asset register
• Reconciliation of control accounts and back up schedules
• Review of prepayments and accruals and adjust where necessary
• Reconciliation of all inter-company accounts
• Monthly journals as required
• Involvement with year end audit where required
• CIS returns (where applicable)
• Invoicing on contracts
• Banking
• And other support tasks as required by the Financial Controllers.

What 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 Coventry, 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.

What’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!