Assistant Accountant

JW Lees; Middleton; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A traditional brewing company is looking for an Assistant Accountant in Middleton, offering a competitive salary up to £29,000 plus benefits. The successful candidate will work in a full-time office-based role, assisting in finance processes and developing account management skills. Responsibilities include payment analysis, bank reconciliations, and production of monthly reports. Excellent communication and advanced Excel skills are essential. The role includes a profit share, BUPA, and other employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay plus annual profit share

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension scheme

33 days annual leave

30% discount on food and drink

Discounted stays in hotels

24-hour confidential wellbeing support

Opportunities for career development

Access to onsite pub every Friday

Access to discounts through JW BenefitHub

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
• Proficient in Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience managing financial records in a professional setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with payment analysis and reconciliation for accurate financial records.
• Support bank reconciliations to maintain financial integrity.
• Prepare and post monthly provisions, ensuring timely reporting.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations to verify account accuracy.
• Prepare statements and reports for management review.

Skills

Excellent communication, both oral and written

Advanced Excel skills

AAT or equivalent qualified

Relevant experience in an accounting environment

Ability to work on own initiative

Ability to pay attention to detail

Education

AAT or equivalent qualification

Job description

Assistant Accountant Vacancy - Middleton, North Manchester - Up to £29,000 plus profit share, BUPA, Team Member discount

This is a full time office based role, based in Middleton, North Manchester

We are seeking a detail orientated self-motivated Assistant Accountant to join our Finance Team. The successful applicant will assist in accounting processes and ensure accurate record keeping. This role offers an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a finance role whilst studying alongside to gain both theoretical and practical knowledge. It is a great introduction into the production and analysing of management accounts.

What we offer our Assistant Accountant s :

• Competitive pay plus annual profit share bonus, ensuring you share in the success of the company
• Private medical insurance
• Enhanced pension scheme
• 33 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays)
• 30% discount on food and drink across our pubs, inns and hotels for you and friends and family
• Discounted stays in our hotels and inns
• 24 hour confidential wellbeing support, plus counselling provided by the Licenced Trade Charity
• Great opportunities to grow in your role and progress your career with our internal and external development programmes
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies
• Access to our onsite pub 'The Cottage', each Friday.
• Access to JW BenefitHub, giving you access to a huge range of high street and online discounts

Key Responsibilities :

• Payment analysis and reconciliation
• Bank reconciliation support
• Calculating and posting monthly provisions
• Oversee Managed House weekly paperwork
• Gift voucher reconciliations
• Ownership of 6-12 Retail Operator P&Ls
• Accruals and prepayments
• Prepare and post all supporting journalsPreparation and production of the P&Ls
• Monthly reviews with Area Managers and Directors
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Production of Pub Partner monthly reports
• Attending area meetings

Required Skills / Qualifications :

• Excellent communication, both oral and written
• Advanced Excel skills
• AAT or equivalent qualified
• Relevant experience in an accounting environment
• Professional but personable
• Be able to work within a high-pressure environment
• Be able to devise solutions to issues as they arise
• Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a teamAlways demonstrate a can-do attitude
• Being driven and positive
• Ability to multi-task
• High level of organisation and motivation
• Ability to pay attention to detail and to work methodically and accurately

About JW Lees :

Proudly family owned and nearly 200 years old, JW Lees are the original modern, traditional brewer. With 150 pubs, inns and hotels across the North West and North Wales, we are passionate about great beer, fantastic food and memorable experiences.

We put people at the heart of our business, always doing the right thing and always sticking together. Our six values are at the heart ofeverything we do :

Proud - Savvy - Honest - Passionate - Personal - Together