Assistant Accountant

Robert Walters UK; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant in Manchester. This role involves managing general ledger procedures, preparing journals, and ensuring financial accuracy. The ideal candidate should have experience in finance and proficiency in accounting software. The position offers a hybrid working model, promoting work-life balance and personal development.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Personal development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in finance department as an assistant accountant.
• Strong organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in accounting software, preferably Oracle Fusion ERP.

Responsibilities

• Perform general ledger close procedures including accruals and journal adjustments.
• Prepare and post journals with auditable documentation.
• Assist with lease accounting and annual audit activities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Adaptability

Education

Proven experience as an assistant accountant (PQ or equivalent)

Tools

Oracle Fusion ERP

Job description

Overview

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

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

Qualifications

• 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
• Effective communication skills

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!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates