Assistant Accountant

RG Consultancy; Altrincham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm based in Altrincham is seeking an assistant accountant. This position requires familiarity with financial procedures in an SME setting. Responsibilities include managing accounts payable and receivable, preparing financial reports, and supporting payroll processes. Candidates should possess experience in financial records maintenance and month-end procedures. This role offers benefits such as 25 days of holiday, free parking, and study support.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Free parking

Pension scheme

Private medical

Study support

Qualifications

• Experience in an SME environment.
• Understanding of financial records maintenance.
• Ability to assist with month-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable activities.
• Support in preparing budgets, forecasts, and audit requirements.
• Process payroll and routine financial statements.
• Prepare key financial reports such as profit and loss and VAT submissions.
• Provide general HR and administrative support as needed.
• Maintain accurate financial records including accruals and prepayments.
• Assist with month-end processes including reconciliations.
• Monitor cashflow and provide regular updates.

Skills

Accounts payable management

Budget preparation

Financial reporting

Payroll processing

Cashflow monitoring

Job description

RG Consultancy are supporting a business in Altrincham with the following vacancy:

This role is ideal for an assistant accountant who has experience in an SME of circa £25m turnover, or an accounts assistant who has experience in assisting with the duties detailed below.

Duties

• Oversee accounts payable and receivable activities.
• Support in preparing budgets, forecasts, and audit requirements.
• Process payroll and other routine financial statements.
• Prepare key financial reports such as the profit and loss statement and VAT submissions.
• Provide general HR and administrative support as required.
• Maintain accurate financial records, including accruals, prepayments, fixed assets, revenue, and costs.
• Assist with month-end processes, including journals, reconciliations, and closing ledgers.
• Monitor cashflow and ensure regular updates.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Free parking
• Pension scheme
• Private medical
• Study support