No matter where you are in your career – or where you want to be – we’re here to create a great place to work where you can grow, perform and love what you do. At Cromwell, we’re all individuals, with unique backgrounds and personalities. But we have one thing in common: delivering exceptional service for our customers. And we do this through our purpose of Keeping Industry Working.
Cromwell are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our growing and busy team. As an Overseas Assistant Accountant you will support the provision of accounting for all businesses in the Cromwell group, helping to implement new ways of working and maintaining excellent relationships with all stakeholders.
This role will suit an experienced Overseas Assistant Accountant with great communication skills and inquisitive mindset to ask the right questions and not be afraid to do so!
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Join us to make a difference and become part of our success story. You'll relish being part of the journey we are on with our ambitious growth plans.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive Salary
- Company Bonus
- Competitive annual leave allowance with annual purchase scheme
- Group Personal Pension
- Company Funded Healthcare Cash Plan
- Commitment to employee development plans
- 24/7 Wellbeing and Employee Support
- Cycle to work scheme
Other benefits include Company Sick Pay, Company Maternity & Paternity Pay, Discount Benefits Platform and Discounted Cromwell Products.
What will you do on a normal day?
- Completion of the monthly P&L and balance sheet on a timely and accurate basis, with high quality analysis, commentary and reporting
- Preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring that any differences / issues are identified, reported and resolved
- Ensure the integrity of the financial records, defining controls, procedures necessary to ensure consistency, accuracy and reliability of financial results
- Ensure a high quality, effective service is provided to all stakeholders for all accounting activity, working closely with other teams to provide excellent reporting and to support with financial decision making
- Embed a culture of continuous improvement across area of influence, encouraging simplicity, efficiency, ownership and accountability
- Ensure personal development plans are maintained and discussed regularly, together with ensuring all elements of the performance review process are kept up to date and discussed on a regular basis
What are we looking for?
- Advanced Excel skills
- Great communication skills
- AAT qualification will be desirable
About cromwell
Cromwell has been around for over 50 years, supplying an unrivalled choice of cutting tools, power tools, hand tools and safety equipment into all industries, professions and trades. We offer next day delivery or collection from our nationwide branch network, supported by an overnight UK logistics operation. Our team of over 1500 people are proud to be keeping industry working.
We’re all individuals, yet we’re very much one united team. We treat everyone fairly – regardless of gender, sexual orientation, background, age or disability – and give everyone opportunities for new and varied experiences. Inclusion means not just accepting people for who they are, but showing respect and making adjustments to help people and remove all barriers; it’s about creating a culture where everyone is respected, empowered and able to realise their full potential.
Cromwell is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
