Accounts Assistant

Thomas Hardie Commercials; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick pay

Pension with enhanced contributions

Cycle to Work scheme

Death in service benefit

Job summary

Thomas Hardie Commercials is seeking a motivated Accounts Assistant for a 12-month fixed term contract at our Moorgate head office. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm, with duties including journal posting, accruals/prepayments, and month-end processes.

Reporting to the Accounts Supervisor, you’ll support audit preparation, ensure FRS 102 compliance, and maintain accurate records. AAT Level 4 and strong Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 or equivalent is essential.
• Experience with accruals, prepayments, and expense analysis.
• Familiarity with FRS 102 accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Post journals accurately in line with the monthly timetable.
• Analyse operating expenses and investigate variances.
• Prepare and apply accruals and prepayments.
• Assist with month end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support year end processes, including audit preparation.
• Maintain audit-ready financial records and respond to queries.

Skills

Double entry bookkeeping

Journals

Core accounting principles

Accruals & prepayments

Attention to detail

Education

AAT Level 4

Tools

Excel

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated, professional and versatile individual to join the Accounts Department on a temporary basis based at our head office in Moorgate, working Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm.

This position is for a 12-month fixed term contract

Reporting to the Accounts Supervisor, this role will support the Finance team with core accounting processes, focusing on accurate journal posting, expense analysis, and the correct application of accruals and prepayments. The role plays a key part in month end and year end close activities, ensuring reconciliations and audit evidence meet internal control requirements and FRS 102 standards.

The role will be also be responsible for:

• Post journals accurately and in line with the monthly timetable, ensuring correct coding and supporting documentation.

• Analyse operating expenses, investigate variances, and ensure costs are allocated appropriately.

• Prepare and apply accruals and prepayments, ensuring treatments are consistent, justified, and compliant with accounting policy.

• Assist with month end close, including balance sheet reconciliations, P&L reviews, and supporting schedules.

• Support year end processes, including audit preparation, evidence collation, and resolution of queries.

• Support the audit process, including:

• Preparing audit ready working papers.
• Ensuring reconciliations and schedules meet FRS 102 recognition and disclosure requirements.
• Providing clear, traceable evidence for balances and movements
• Responding to auditor queries promptly and professionally.

• Maintain financial records to audit ready standards, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to resolve queries and improve data quality.
• Contribute to process improvements across the finance function, supporting efficiency and control enhancements.
• Any other accounting duties as they arise.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications, skills and experience:

• AAT Level 4 (minimum) is essential.
• Strong understanding of double entry bookkeeping, journals, and core accounting principles.
• Experience with accruals, prepayments, and expense analysis.
• Familiarity with FRS 102 accounting standards.
• Competent user of Excel (lookups, pivot tables, reconciliations).
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work to deadlines within a structured month end timetable.
• Team player and the ability to prioritise and work autonomously where required.

We offer competitive rates of pay and Company benefits including Company sick pay scheme, personal pension with enhanced contributions and death in service benefit for pension members, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced paternity and maternity benefits, loyalty holidays and excellent personal development and training opportunities.