Assistant Accountant

Michael Page; Atherton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a 12 month contract in Atherton. The role involves preparing management accounts, handling accruals, and conducting reconciliations. Candidates should ideally be ACCA/CIMA studiers or qualified by experience, and must commute at least 3 days a week to the office. Opportunities for hybrid working are available after initial training.

Benefits

Opportunity for role to be extended

Hybrid working opportunity after training

Joining a growing company

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing Monthly Management Accounts.
• Ability to commute at least 3 days per week to Atherton.
• Willingness to engage in a 12 month contract.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Preparation of Management Accounts.
• Handle accruals and prepayments.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Management Accounts preparation

Accruals

Balance sheet reconciliations

Data analysis and reporting

Purchase ledger processing

Education

ACCA/CIMA studier or qualified by experience

Job description

• Assistant Accountant
• Atherton 12 Month Contract Role

About Our Client

This role is with a small-sized company operating in the property industry. They are committed to maintaining high standards within their Accounting & Finance department while delivering excellent financial support services. They are currently going through an exciting period of growth following several acquisition and acquiring several major customers making it an excellent time to join the business. They offer opportunities for career progression and development.

Job Description

The Assistant Accountant role is a 12 month contract role and will be initially office based in Atherton with the opportunity for Hybrid working- 2 days remote following initial training.

Reporting to the Financial Controller Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in Preparation of Management Accounts
• Accruals
• Prepayments
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Asset recognition & depreciation
• Assisting with quarterly VAT returns
• Processing employee expenses
• Cash flow forecasting
• Assisting with data analysis and reporting
• Processing journals to allocate costs
• Purchase ledger processing
• Sales ledger processing
• Other ad hoc accounting duties

The Successful Applicant

In order to apply for the role you should:

• Ideally Be ACCA/CIMA Studier/Part Qualified or Qualified by experience
• Have previous experience in Assistant in preparing Monthly Management Accounts
• Be able to commute at least 3 days per week to Atherton
• Be able to consider a 12 month contract initially

What's on Offer

• Opportunity for role to be extended
• Opportunity for Hybrid working after initial training- 3 days in Atherton office/2 remote
• Opportunity to join growing company