Assistant Accountant

Robert Walters UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Financial Accountant to join their dynamic finance team. This exciting role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, ensuring the accuracy of financial statements while supporting automation and efficiency initiatives. You will collaborate with various teams to deliver performance service levels aligned with KPIs and SLAs. The company values work-life balance and offers a hybrid working model, fostering continuous improvement and personal development. If you thrive under pressure and have a passion for finance, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Supportive environment for personal development

Career progression opportunities

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance department with a focus on accuracy and detail.
• Proficient in accounting software, especially Oracle Fusion ERP.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy of financial statements and perform general ledger close procedures.
• Collaborate with finance teams to resolve discrepancies and support audits.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work under pressure

Adaptability to change

Education

Proven experience as an assistant accountant (PQ or equivalent)

Tools

Oracle Fusion ERP

Job description

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and organised Assistant Financial Accountant to join their dynamic team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, where you will be responsible for performing necessary general ledger close procedures, ensuring financial statements are accurate for the reporting period. You will have the chance to support automation, efficiency, accuracy, and timeliness whilst maintaining strong internal controls. This position is based in Manchester and offers a hybrid working model.

Key Opportunities:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic finance department
• Chance to support automation and finance transformation initiatives
• Hybrid working model

As an Assistant Financial Accountant, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the accuracy of financial statements for each reporting period. You will be involved in various aspects of accounting, from preparing and posting journals to assisting with lease accounting. Your role will also involve supporting audit activities and working collaboratively with other teams within the finance operations department. You will play a crucial part in delivering performance service levels that align with the team's KPIs and SLAs.

Responsibilities:

• Perform necessary general ledger close procedures including sub-ledger to GL activities, accruals, and journal adjustments
• Prepare and post journals with appropriate auditable documentation
• Complete agreed recharges, reallocations, assisting with IFRS adjustments, and revaluation journals
• Perform elimination and allocation journal entries
• Assist with Lease accounting
• Support annual calendar of audit activities
• Work collaboratively with other pillars in RTR and across Finance Operations to resolve discrepancies and identify errors
• Deliver defined performance service levels aligned with the KPIs and SLAs for the RTR team

The ideal candidate for this Assistant Financial Accountant role is someone who has proven experience working in a finance department. You should be highly organised, detail-oriented, and proficient in using accounting software like Oracle Fusion ERP. Your ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to change will be crucial in this role. Additionally, your excellent problem-solving skills will enable you to investigate issues effectively. Good communication skills are also essential as you'll be collaborating with various teams within the finance operations department.

Minimum Requirements:

• Proven experience as an assistant accountant (PQ or equivalent) within a finance department
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Proficiency in accounting software (preferably Oracle Fusion ERP)
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Resilience and adaptability to change
• Excellent problem-solving skills and investigative abilities

Our client is renowned for its commitment towards continuous improvement and operational efficiencies. They offer a supportive environment that encourages personal development and career progression. Their innovative approach towards process automation and system solutions sets them apart in the industry. They also value work-life balance, offering a hybrid working model that allows for flexibility.

If you're excited by this opportunity and feel you have the skills and experience to make a difference, don't hesitate!

Apply today by clicking on the link. We look forward to receiving your application!

Job Details:

Contract Type: FULL_TIME
Specialism: Accountancy & Finance
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Associate
Location: Manchester
Salary: £30,000 - £36,000 per annum
Job Reference: OX25JN-D1820FDF
Date posted: 4 April 2025
Consultant: Tunde Williams