Accountant

Hays Accountancy and Finance; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of nurseries in Salford is seeking an Assistant Accountant on a temporary contract. The role involves supporting the Finance Manager with management accounts, financial reporting, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure compliance. Flexible working options are available, including hybrid work up to three days a week.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Assistant Accountant.
• Experience working with stakeholders, reporting, and preparing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Support management accounts, financial reporting, and budgetary processes.
• Reconcile accounts and ensure accurate financial records.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure financial compliance.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

CIMA

ACCA

ACA

Job description

Your new company

Our client is a leading provider of nurseries across the UK based in Salford. They are looking for an Accountant to join their team on a temporary contract.

Your new role

As the Assistant Accountant, you will support the Finance Manager. You will be responsible for:

• Supporting management accounts, financial reporting, and budgetary processes, while also managing expenses and bank reconciliations.
• Reconciling accounts and ensuring accurate financial records.
• Collaborating with other stakeholders to ensure financial compliance.

What you'll need to succeed

You will have:

• Proven experience as an Assistant Accountant.
• A commercial mindset with experience working with stakeholders, reporting, and preparing budgets.
• A recognised professional accounting qualification (e.g., CIMA, ACCA, ACA) or equivalent experience.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.

What you'll get in return

This is a temporary contract with the possibility of temp to perm. Full-time (35 hours per week, Monday to Friday), with flexible working options including hybrid working up to 3 days per week.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to submit an up-to-date copy of your CV.

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