Assistant Accountant

Michael Page Finance; Lancashire; Ibrido; GBP 28.000 - 34.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid working

Descrizione del lavoro

Michael Page Finance is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our Manchester team on a 2-year fixed-term contract. The role offers hybrid working, with three days in the Wythenshawe office and two days remote.

You will support month-end close, post journals, prepare balance sheet reconciliations, and KPI reporting, while maintaining a robust audit trail and seeking process improvements within the Finance function.

Competenze

• ACCA/CIMA/AAT study or qualified by experience.
• Experience with General Ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
• Ability to commit to a 2-year fixed-term contract and to commute to the office three days a week.

Mansioni

• Assist with the month-end close process and ensure journals are posted accurately.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and resolve or escalate items.
• Support KPI reporting and stakeholder queries with clear information.
• Ensure audit trails are complete and records are well maintained.
• Identify opportunities to streamline Finance processes.

Conoscenze

General Ledger accounting

Journal posting

Month-end close

KPI reporting

Stakeholder communication

Formazione

ACCA/CIMA/AAT

Descrizione del lavoro

As an Assistant Accountant in Manchester, you will help keep the Accounting & Finance function running smoothly within the Facilities Manager industry by maintaining accurate financial records and supporting day-to-day accounting activity. You will work closely with colleagues to provide clear, reliable information that helps the business make informed decisions.

Client Details

This company are a global facilities management business and a market leader in their Sector. They are currently going through an exciting transformation project and as a result are looking for an Assistant Accountant to support them through this journey. They are a high profile and highly sought after organisation to work for.

Description

The Assistant Accountant role is initially a 2 year fixed term contract and will be Hybrid- 3 days in Wythenshawe office and 2 remote. Reporting to the General Ledger Accountant Key duties will include:

• Supporting the month-end close process and making sure ledgers are closed accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Calculating and posting journals so our accounts accurately reflect underlying financial performance
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations accurately and on time
• Reviewing reconciliations and resolving or escalating outstanding items
• Supporting the delivery of agreed service levels and KPIs
• KPIsResponding to queries from internal and external stakeholders in a clear and collaborative way
• Building your understanding of commercial and operating agreements and how they should be reflected in the accounts
• Maintaining accurate supporting records and a clear audit trail
• Identifying opportunities to simplify and improve processes across the Finance team

Profile

In order to apply for this role you should:

• Be ACCA/CIMA Studier/AAT Qualified or qualified by experience
• Have previous experience of General Ledger accounting
• Be able to consider a fixed term contract role
• Be able to commute 3 days per week to Wythenshawe office site

Job Offer

• Opportunity to join global business
• Excellent office environment
• Hybrid working- 3 days per week in office