Accounts Assistant

Role Profile: Accounts Assistant

Department: Group Finance

Reports To: Holding Company Finance Manager

Location: Windsor (Hybrid)

Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organisation with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.

We are a purpose driven organisation. Our purpose is to use advanced materials to make the world more sustainable and to improve the quality of life. We deliver on that purpose through the products that we make, and the way that we make them.

We help our customers push the limits of their processes and products to meet the demanding requirements they face, from higher process temperatures to higher product performance to increasing miniaturisation.

Key Figures: Revenue £1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK.  Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & REPONSIBILITIES:

Support the Group finance department for all required areas:

• Monthly Balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintenance of intercompany sales and purchase ledger
• Process and issue intercompany invoices
• Preparation of FX files for Group Treasury
• Process and code non-ledger bank payments
• Preparation of quarterly VAT returns
• Assisting in preparation of the tax analysis for the Group tax team
• External and internal audit support
• Other ad-hoc tasks as required to support the finance function
• Assisting in the preparation of the statutory accounts of the Group’s holding companies
• Analyse possible solutions to problems that arise and be proactive in coming up with improved processes

Environmental, Safety, Risk & Compliance

• Supporting the Morgan thinkSAFE ethos and leading by example at all times.
• Acting with due care for the health, safety and the welfare of themselves, fellow employees, employees of other companies and general public.
• Observing health and safety procedures and following arrangements for health and safety

EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND

Essential:

• Experience in an accounting background, experience of month end deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Methodical and organised
• Strong excel skills

Desirable:

• Understanding of IFS or similar ERP system
• AAT qualified/near qualification, studying towards further

Competencies:

• Reliable, proactive, and keen to learn.
• Comfortable working remotely with regular digital communication.
• Positive attitude and strong problem-solving skills.

Demonstrates the Morgan Values:

• Integrity – Can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner. Is widely trusted.
• Collaboration – Works cooperatively with and through others to get things done.
• Innovation – Is always looking for new ways to do things.
• Ambition – Has the inspiration to believe our business can become more than it is today.
• Safety – Role models safe behaviours – leads others to ThinkSafe.

Morgan Advanced Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Ind-1