Accounts Assistant

Staging It; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job description

Job Advertisement: Finance Support Role

Location: Hybrid (3 days on-site) - Manchester, Oldham, Ashton Under Lyme

Salary: £24000 to £26,000

Key Responsibilities

In This Exciting Role, You Will:

• Collaborate with the Finance Manager to assist in producing weekly accounts.
• Oversee time, attendance, and payroll on-site, addressing any related inquiries.
• Analyse costs and provide clear commentary on variances for operational stakeholders and the Finance Manager.
• Support operators in understanding the cost drivers of operations.
• Ensure accurate tracking of relevant costs for prepayments and accruals.
• Work with the operations team to collect statistics and non-financial data for accounting purposes.
• Aid in month-end processes by reconciling reported costs and highlighting risks and opportunities for the Finance Officer.
• Review weekly operational trackers and coordinate with the operations team to resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations at the end of each period.
• Create and post weekly and monthly journal entries.
• Manage purchasing tasks for the contract, including raising purchase orders and addressing supplier queries.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Currently studying or interested in pursuing a professional accountancy qualification (AAT, CIMA, or ACCA).
• Eager to build a career in finance within the logistics sector.
• Proficient in PC skills, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic, with the ability to work accurately under pressure and adapt to business needs during peak reporting times.
• Capable of working independently as well as part of a team.

If you're looking for a fantastic opportunity to advance your finance career in a supportive environment, we encourage you to apply!