Assistant Accountant

MERJE; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

MERJE is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join a busy finance team in Lancashire. The role offers exposure to financial reporting, management accounts and business partnering while developing towards a professional accounting qualification.

You will work with Finance Business Partners, gaining broad accounting experience and developing commercial finance knowledge in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or Part qualified CIMA/ACCA.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel and Office.
• Numerate with strong analytical skills.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Able to use initiative and manage competing priorities.
• Confident communicator across departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and finance packs.
• Support the month-end process, including accruals and prepayments.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and bank reconciliations.
• Produce monthly cash flow forecasts.
• Process journals and cost reallocations.
• Support intercompany invoicing and recharges.
• Assist with project financial reviews and reporting.
• Review timesheet allocations for accurate costing.
• Provide financial information to support decision‑making.
• Assist with ad hoc finance tasks as required.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

AAT qualified or Part qualified CIMA / ACCA

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

(3 days in the office, 4 during month end period)

Our client, a leading organisation within the Infrastructure and Engineering sector, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join a busy finance team in Lancashire. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with an Accountancy degree or AAT qualification or someone who is part qualified CIMA / ACCA who is keen to gain hands-on experience across financial reporting, management accounts and business partnering while developing towards a professional accounting qualification.

The Role:

As a Assistant Accountant, you’ll provide valuable financial support across the business, helping to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong financial controls. Working closely with experienced Finance Business Partners, you’ll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting activities and develop your commercial finance knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and finance packs
• Support the month-end process, including accruals and prepayments
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
• Complete bank reconciliations
• Produce monthly cash flow forecasts
• Process journals and cost reallocations
• Support related party invoicing and intercompany recharges
• Assist with project financial reviews and reporting
• Review timesheet allocations to ensure accurate costing
• Provide financial information and analysis to support business decision‑making
• Assist with a variety of ad hoc finance tasks as required.

About You:

• AAT qualified or Part qualified CIMA / ACCA
• Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Numerate with strong analytical skills
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Able to use their own initiative and manage competing priorities
• A confident communicator who enjoys working with colleagues across different departments
• Eager to learn and develop within a commercial finance environment.

What’s on Offer:

• Study support options
• Exposure to a wide range of finance activities
• Support from experienced finance professionals
• Opportunity to build towards a successful career in accountancy
• Friendly and collaborative working environment