Assistant Accountant

Get Recruited Ltd; Eccles; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking SME as an Assistant Accountant, where you'll play a key role in the finance team. This position offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your career, providing essential support in month-end and year-end processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and management accounts preparation. You'll work closely with the Finance Manager and have the chance to enhance your skills in a supportive environment. If you're looking to grow within a dynamic company that values your professional development, this role is perfect for you. Don't miss out on the chance to advance your career in accounting!

Qualifications

• Current experience in a similar role such as Finance Assistant or Assistant Accountant.
• Proficiency in MS Excel with advanced functions like SUMIF and VLOOKUP.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes and management accounts preparation.
• Create journals and ensure ledgers are reconciled and accurate.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Experience with Balance Sheet Reconciliation

MS Excel (SUMIF, VLOOKUP)

Customer Service Skills

Education

AAT or CIMA (started or completed)

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

ECCLES, MANCHESTER

UP TO £32,000 + STUDY SUPPORT (ACCA/CIMA/AAT)

THE COMPANY:

We're proud to be partnering with a forward-thinking and fast-growing SME that forms part of a wider group. As a result of growth, they're seeking an Assistant Accountant / Accounts Assistant to join the company.

As an Assistant Accountant / Accounts Assistant, you'll be working closely with the Finance Manager, taking responsibility for the month-end and year-end close processes, conducting full balance sheet reconciliation, updating fixed asset registers, gaining commentary, and assisting with the production of the management pack. In addition, you'll get involved with the VAT Returns and work closely with the external accountancy practice.

This is a great opportunity to join a business that will invest in your future where you can grow your career and is an ideal role for someone who would like to transition into a more senior role in the future.

THE ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT ROLE:

• Reporting to the Finance Manager, assisting with the full month-end and year-end close process
• Assisting Finance Manager with the month-end process and preparation of the management accounts, balance sheet reconciliation, and creation of the board pack.
• Creating journals for pre-payments, accruals, and intercompany transactions
• Ensuring ledgers are fully reconciled and accurate
• Using Excel for financial analysis, reporting, and data manipulation
• Assisting in developing operational performance KPI reporting
• Liaising with the management team to gain commentary for the management accounts
• Assisting with the year-end process, handling queries to ensure a smooth process
• Managing the finance inbox, ensuring timely and efficient communication handling
• Supporting the transactional team as required, including accounts payable, receivable, and bank reconciliations
• Providing exceptional customer service to internal colleagues, customers, and suppliers
• Maintaining, updating, and helping to redefine financial and administrative procedural documentation

THE PERSON:

• Must have current experience in a similar role, such as Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, or Assistant Management Accountant
• Good experience with MS Excel with the ability to use SUMIF and VLOOKUP
• Analytical skills with the ability to identify and question information
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliation and journals
• Ideally, already started AAT or CIMA; however, experience is more important
• Experience with Sage, Xero, or similar accounting package

TO APPLY: Please send your CV for the Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant role via the advert for immediate consideration.

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