Assistant Accountant

Confidential; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Pension

Flexi-working

Bank holidays

Salary sacrifice scheme

Job summary

Confidential in Warrington is seeking an Assistant Accountant on a 12-month fixed-term contract to support balance sheets, general ledger accounting and cost allocation within the P&L. You will work closely with senior finance stakeholders to maintain controls and drive process improvements.

The role requires AAT Level 4 qualification or active CIMA/ACCA study, strong Excel skills, and ERP knowledge. Hybrid work is offered with a 3/2 split.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 qualification or actively studying CIMA/ACCA.
• Proficient in general ledger accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Understanding of VAT.
• Strong Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUP with large data sets.
• ERP system knowledge.
• Logistics experience desirable but not essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding items.
• Review and allocate high volumes of transactions in the general ledger.
• Assist with month-end close activities and financial reporting.
• Analyse aged balances and ensure historic transactions are correctly posted.
• Support improvements to finance processes, controls and reporting.
• Collaborate with operational and finance stakeholders to resolve queries.
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve processes through systems and reporting.
• Handle VAT treatment.
• Prepare analyses using large data sets to support business decisions.

Skills

General ledger accounting

Balance sheet reconciliations

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Communication

Large data sets

Education

AAT Level 4

CIMA/ACCA study

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

As an Assistant Accountant in Warrington, you'll play a vital role in supporting the finance team with balance sheets, general ledger accounting and supporting with cost allocation within the P&L on a 12 months fixed term contract.

Client Details

An established and growing international logistics business is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join its finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract in Warrington. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their accounting career within a highly experienced team of qualified accountants.Working closely with senior finance stakeholders, you will play a key role in maintaining financial controls, improving processes.

Description

The Assistant Accountant duties include:

• Performing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating outstanding items.
• Reviewing and allocating high volumes of transactions accurately within the general ledger.
• Assisting with month-end close activities and supporting financial reporting requirements.
• Analysing aged balances and ensuring historic transactions are correctly accounted for.
• Supporting the improvement of finance processes, controls and reporting.
• Working closely with operational and finance stakeholders to resolve queries and drive efficiencies.
• Identifying opportunities to automate and improve existing processes through systems and reporting tools.
• VAT treatment
• Preparing analysis using large data sets to support business decision-making.

Profile

A successful Assistant Accountant should have:

• AAT Level 4 studier/qualified or actively studying CIMA/ACCA.
• Good understanding of general ledger accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Understanding of VAT
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP and working with large data sets.
• ERP system knowledge
• Logistics experience desirable, not essential at all.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Job Offer

The benefits include:

• Salary ranging from £32,000 to £40,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Fixed-term contract with clear responsibilities in a supportive team.
• Hybrid working (3 days office/2 home)
• Pension
• Flexi-working
• 25 + 8 bank holidays
• Salary sacrifice scheme

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.