Assistant Accountant

Marks Sattin; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks Sattin in Manchester is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join the finance team on an interim basis. You will support month-end, maintain the general ledger, and help with journals, accruals and reconciliations in a fast-paced environment.

This hands-on role offers exposure across multiple areas of finance, with involvement in cash flow reporting, management accounts, audits and process improvements as the business navigates Q4 and Q1.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role.
• Strong Excel skills and numerical accuracy.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable supporting month-end processes and general ledger tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end processes.
• Maintain the general ledger, prepare journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Assist with management accounts production and audits.
• Contribute to cash flow reporting and financial analysis.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent worker

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Excel

Job description

Company

A high-growth pharmaceutical business based in Manchester is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join the finance team on an interim basis to support a busy period through Q4 and Q1. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast-paced and evolving organisation where you\'ll gain broad exposure across the finance function. Working closely with the Finance and wider finance team, you\'ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of transcational, month-end processes while supporting the integrity of the general ledger. This is a hands-on, varied role suited to someone who enjoys getting involved across multiple areas of finance and can quickly add value in a dynamic environment.

Role

You\'ll play a key part in supporting month-end and year-end processes, maintaining the general ledger, preparing journals, accruals and prepayments, and performing bank and balance sheet reconciliations. Working closely with the wider finance team, you\'ll assist with management accounts production, audit preparation, cash flow reporting and financial analysis, while partnering with stakeholders across the business to investigate and resolve accounting issues. This is a hands-on role where you\'ll have the chance to drive process improvements, contribute to key finance projects, and make a genuine impact within a fast-paced, growing organisation.

Requirement

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment


• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills


• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance position


• Strong Excel skills


• Able to hit the ground running and work independently when required