Assistant Accountant

Robert Walters UK; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading multinational as an Assistant Accountant in Stockport, offering a competitive salary and hybrid working model. With a focus on managing financial operations and ensuring compliance, you'll benefit from full study support and mentorship within a dynamic finance team committed to your career progression.

Benefits

Full study support & mentorship

Hybrid working model

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a multinational company.
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, and SOX compliance.
• Experience in Workday accounting system.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial operations across four Irish entities.
• Ensure SOX compliance and controls across EMEA.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations & quarterly reviews.

Skills

IFRS

US GAAP

SOX compliance

Advanced Excel skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Tools

Workday accounting system

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dedicated and knowledgeable Assistant Accountant to join a leading multinational company. This role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000 and the flexibility of hybrid working with three days from home and two days in the office based in Stockport

Assistant Accountant
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
Location: Stockport (hybrid 2 days offcie based)
Keywords: Accounting, Finance, IFRS, US GAAP, SOX controls, Balance Sheet Reconciliations, Transfer Pricing

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for a driven Assistant Accountant to join a leading multinational company. Offering a competitive salary of £35,000 - £40,000, full study support & mentorship, and huge career progression, this role is perfect for someone looking to develop in a dynamic finance team. Based in Stockport, the role follows a hybrid model (2 days office-based, 3 days WFH).
Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary (£35,000 - £40,000)
• Full study support & mentorship
• Hybrid working - 2 days in office, 3 days WFH
• Multinational company with strong growth opportunities
• Exposure to Workday accounting system
Key Responsibilities:

• Manage financial operations across four Irish entities
• Statutory accounting, P&L, and month-end closing
• Ensure SOX compliance and controls across EMEA
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations & quarterly reviews
• Audit assistance - preparing year-end closure & supporting external auditors
• Handle Transfer Pricing activities and statutory reporting
• Process journal entries for accruals, prepayments & general ledger accuracy
• Identify and drive process improvements

What You Bring:

• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) with 3+ years in a multinational company
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, and SOX compliance
• Experience in Workday accounting system and advanced Excel skills
• Strong communication & stakeholder management abilities
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

About the Company:

A fast-growing, forward-thinking multinational, this company is committed to career development, diversity, and innovative financial solutions. They invest in their people, offering structured mentorship and growth opportunities in a supportive, dynamic environment.
What's Next?

This is your chance to take the next step in your career! If this sounds like the role for you, apply now!

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