Accounts Assistant (Part time)

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-known organization in Rochdale is seeking a part-time Accounts Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for individuals currently studying or looking to study accounting qualifications such as CIMA or ACCA. The position involves supporting the production of accounts, reviewing costs, and collaborating with operations to understand cost drivers. With a commitment to employee development, this organization provides study support and a range of benefits, making it an ideal environment for ambitious candidates looking to grow their careers in finance.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Study support

Company pension scheme

Employee benefits discount platform

On-site parking

Canteen

Qualifications

• Currently studying AAT/CIMA/ACCA or similar qualifications.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support weekly production of accounts and produce key details.
• Review costs and explain variances to stakeholders.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and raise purchase orders.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Accounting Knowledge

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Fast-paced Environment Adaptability

Education

AAT

CIMA

ACCA

Job description

Sewell Wallis is delighted to be working with a well-known organisation in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, which is looking to recruit a part-time Accounts Assistant into their team (3 days per week) - up to 26k pro-rata.

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Accounts Assistant who is currently studying or looking to study, ideally CIMA/ACCA, as the business continues to be a leader in their field.

Responsibilities

1. Supporting the weekly production of accounts
2. Producing key details for the weekly pack
3. Reviewing costs and explaining variances to stakeholders across the business in a clear and understandable way
4. Creating weekly and monthly journals
5. Business partnering with Operations to understand their cost drivers
6. Reviewing weekly operations trackers and liaising with Operations to resolve discrepancies
7. Performing balance sheet reconciliations
8. Raising purchase orders and liaising with external suppliers
9. Handling ad hoc queries

Candidate Requirements

1. Ideally studying AAT/CIMA/ACCA
2. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
3. Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel
4. Comfortable working under pressure

What We Offer

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy more
• Study support
• Company pension scheme
• Employee benefits discount platform
• On-site parking and canteen

For further details, please contact Emma Johnsen.

To apply, send your CV quoting our reference and specify the website where you saw this position advertised. Due to high application volumes, if we do not respond within seven days, your application has been unsuccessful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with extensive experience in accounting, finance, HR, and business support roles at all levels. We have offices in Sheffield and Leeds, covering South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, and Manchester. Visit our website for more opportunities.