Assistant Accountant

Michael Page; Halifax; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency supports a permanent Assistant Accountant opportunity in Halifax. The ideal candidate will manage monthly accounts and collaborate with teams on reporting. The role offers a salary of £28,000-£32,000, 25 days leave plus bank holidays, and various other benefits including free parking and company training.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Free on-site parking

Competitive pension scheme

Company training provided

Annual social events

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing management accounts, including balance sheet reconciliations, prepayments, and accruals.
• Desirable: stock, cost or sales margin experience.
• Available to work 5 days a week in the office.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including prepayments and accruals.
• Process fixed assets and related accounting entries.
• Collaborate with non-financial teams to support cost and sales margin reporting.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas)

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong attention to detail

Education

Studying AAT, ACCA or CIMA

Qualified by experience

Job description

Overview

Michael Page are supporting a brand new permanent Assistant Accountant opportunity with a reputable Engineering & Retail organisation in Halifax. This position is reporting into the Head of Finance and Finance Director, responsible for the preparation of the management accounts with key duties around prepayments, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations. This role is salaried £28,000-£32,000 dependent on experience.

Description

As Assistant Accountant reporting into the Head of Finance and Financial Director, you will be responsible for the preparation of the monthly management accounts with key duties such as prepayments, accruals, journal posting, balance sheet reconciliations and fixed asset to name a few. You will engage with the wider non-financial business to contribute with cost and sales margin reports. Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including prepayments, accruals, journal postings and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Process fixed assets and related accounting entries.
• Collaborate with non-financial teams to support cost and sales margin reporting.
• Support year-end processes and internal controls as required.

Profile / Qualifications

• Ideally studying AAT, ACCA or CIMA. Open to anyone qualified by experience.
• Experience in preparing management accounts, including balance sheet reconciliations, prepayments, accruals, fixed assets or variance analysis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas).
• Desirable: stock, cost or sales margin experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for stakeholder management.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Available to work 5 days a week in the office.

Benefits / Offer

• Salaried £28,000-£32,000 per annum dependent on experience.
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays.
• Free on-site parking.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• 37.5 hour working week.
• Company training provided.
• Annual social events.
• And many more!