Assistant Accountant

cornerstone HR consultancy; Northwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance consultancy in Northwich is seeking a proactive Assistant Accountant to manage sales and purchase ledgers while supporting the preparation of internal management accounts. The role involves assisting with cash management, stock control, and improving financial controls. Candidates should have experience in finance roles and strong organizational skills. Join us to enhance your finance career in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Great office environment

Excellent facilities

Social and team-building events

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar finance or accounts role is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills are required.
• Confident communication skills with a collaborative approach are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Sales Ledger and lead credit control efforts.
• Process supplier invoices, payments, and employee expenses.
• Assist with monthly management accounts, including accruals and reconciliations.
• Support cash management, stock control, and year-end audit processes.
• Help implement and improve financial controls and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in accounting software

Excel skills

Job description

Job Title: Assistant Accountant

Location: Northwich, UK

Job Type: Full-time

Reports To: Head of Systems

We're looking for a proactive Assistant Accountant to manage the Sales and Purchase Ledgers, support the preparation of internal management accounts for group consolidation, and assist with cash, stock, and audit processes. The role also involves helping to improve and implement financial controls across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage the Sales Ledger and lead credit control efforts
2. Process supplier invoices, payments, and employee expenses
3. Assist with monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations
4. Support cash management, stock control, and year-end audit processes
5. Help implement and improve financial controls and procedures

What We're Looking For:

1. Experience in a similar finance or accounts role
2. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
3. Confident communicator with a collaborative approach
4. Proficiency in accounting software and Excel

Why Seatriever

Our culture reflects our passion to make a difference. We aim to create an environment infused with passion, fun, creativity, honesty, and togetherness that motivates everyone to do and be their best. We also prioritize enjoyment, offering a great office environment with excellent facilities and perks, social and team-building events, and a competitive benefits package.

Apply now to take the next step in your finance career!