Accounts Assistant — 12-Month FTC | Payroll & Reconciliations

Forrest Recruitment Ltd.; Warrington; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Forrest Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a well-established distribution company based in Birchwood, Warrington. This 12 months FTC role offers a salary up to £40,000 DOE and standard hours Mon–Thu 8:30am–5pm, Fri 8:30am–2:30pm.

Key duties include supporting day-to-day accounting, weekly payroll, intercompany reconciliations, and monthly financial reporting. You will work closely with the finance team to ensure accurate records and timely deliverables.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and investigate discrepancies.
• Ability to work independently while also supporting and collaborating with the wider finance team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the day-to-day accounting and finance functions, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Assist with weekly payroll, ensuring payroll information is accurate and submitted on time.
• Prepare and maintain intercompany reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies where required.
• Assist with the preparation of weekly and monthly financial reports, providing accurate and timely information to management.
• Assist with tax reconciliations, including reviewing balances and investigating any discrepancies.
• Support the wider finance team with month-end and year-end accounting processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Discrepancy investigation

Independent working

Team collaboration

Job description

Forrest Recruitment Ltd is seeking an Accounts Assistant for a well-established distribution company based in Birchwood, Warrington. This 12 months FTC role offers a salary up to £40,000 DOE and standard hours Mon–Thu 8:30am–5pm, Fri 8:30am–2:30pm.

Key duties include supporting day-to-day accounting, weekly payroll, intercompany reconciliations, and monthly financial reporting. You will work closely with the finance team to ensure accurate records and timely deliverables.