Assistant Accountant

Get-Recruited (UK) Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing SME in Manchester seeks an Assistant Accountant to support the Finance Manager. This role involves month-end close processes, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting. Ideal for those looking to advance their career with study support for ACCA/CIMA/AAT.

Qualifications

• Current experience in Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, or similar roles.
• Good experience with Excel, specifically with functions like Sum IF and VLOOKUP.
• Experience with Balance Sheet reconciliation and creating Journals.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full month-end and year-end close processes.
• Creating journals for pre-payments and accruals.
• Liaising with the management team for commentary on management accounts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Education

AAT or CIMA

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT

ECCLES, MANCHESTER

UP TO 32,000 + STUDY SUPPORT (ACCA/CIMA/AAT)

THE COMPANY:

We're proud to be exclusively partnering with a forward thinking and fast-growing SME that forms part of a wider group, and as a result of growth, they're seeking an Assistant Accountant / Accounts Assistant to join the company.

As an Assistant Accountant / Accounts Assistant, you'll be working closely with the Finance Manager, take responsibility for the month-end and year-end close processes, conducting full balance sheet reconciliation, updating fixed asset registers, gaining commentary and assisting with the production of the management pack. In addition, you'll get involved with the VAT Returns and working closely with the external accountancy practice.

This is a great opportunity to join a business who will invest in your future where you can grow your career and an ideal role for someone who would like to transition into a more senior role in the future.

THE ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT ROLE:

• As the Assistant Accountant / Accounts Assistant, you'll be reporting to the Finance Manager, assisting with the full month-end and year-end close process
• Assisting Finance Manager with the Month-end process and preparation of the Management Accounts, balance sheet reconciliation and creation of the board pack.
• Creating Journals for pre-payments, accruals and intercompany transactions
• Ensuring ledgers are full reconciled and accurate
• Using Excel for financial analysis, reporting, and data manipulation.
• Assist in developing operational performance KPI reporting
• Liaising with the management team to gain commentary for the management accounts
  Assisting with the Year End process, handling queries to ensure a smooth process
• Working with the rest of the team to manage the finance inbox, ensuring timely and efficient communication handling
• Supporting the transactional team as required with including accounts payable, receivable, and bank reconciliations.
• A key point of contact for the finance team, providing exceptional customer service to internal colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
• Maintain, update and help to redefine Financial and Administrative procedural documentation.

THE PERSON:

• Must have current experience in a similar role, such as, Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant or Assistant Management Accountant
• Good experience with MS Excel with the ability to do Sum IF and VLOOKUP's
• Analytical skills with the ability to identify and question information
• Experience with Balance Sheet reconciliation and Journals
• Ideally already started AAT or CIMA, however, experience is more important
• Experience with Sage, Xero or similar accounting package

TO APPLY: Please send your CV for the Accounts Assistant / Assistant Accountant role via the advert for immediate consideration.

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