Assistant Accountant

Axon Moore; Warrington; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £35,000

Study support

Hybrid working

Early finish Fridays

Mentoring from Financial Controller

Career progression

Month-end exposure

Supportive team

Job summary

Axon Moore are partnering with a large, successful business in Warrington to appoint an ambitious Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. Hybrid working and clear development path.

You will study towards CIMA/ACCA/AAT, gain exposure to bank reconciliations, month-end processes and management accounts, and benefit from mentoring from a financial controller. This is an ideal role for a career-driven individual looking to accelerate their finance career in a supportive environment, with

Qualifications

• Studying towards CIMA, ACCA or AAT.
• Finance role with strong bank reconciliation experience.
• Ambitious and keen to progress your career.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Confident communicator with a proactive approach.
• Able to manage priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• Investigate and resolve reconciliation differences.
• Assist with monthly management accounts.
• Support accruals and prepayments.
• Contribute to balance sheet reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end close processes.
• Produce financial reports and analysis.
• Support budgeting and forecasting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives in finance.

Skills

Bank reconciliations

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Proactive communicator

Education

CIMA/ACCA/AAT study

Job description

Assistant Accountant

Warrington (Hybrid Working) | £35,000 + Study Support | Early Finish Fridays

Axon Moore are delighted to be partnering with a large, highly successful business in Warrington as they look to appoint an ambitious Assistant Accountant to join their growing finance team.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven and career-focused individual who is currently studying CIMA, ACCA or AAT, and looking to accelerate their finance career within a supportive and progressive environment.

Reporting directly to a talented and highly experienced Financial Controller, you'll receive excellent mentoring and development from day one, gaining exposure across the full management accounts process whilst building a strong foundation for future progression.

The Opportunity

Joining a well-established finance function, you'll initially take ownership of a high volume of bank reconciliations, making previous bank rec experience essential. As your knowledge and confidence grow, you'll become increasingly involved in month‑end activities and broader management accounting responsibilities, creating a clear pathway for continued development and promotion.

This role offers genuine variety, responsibility and the chance to learn from an exceptional finance leader who is passionate about developing talent.

Key Responsibilities

• Performing daily and monthly bank reconciliations
• Investigating and resolving reconciliation differences
• Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Assisting with accruals and prepayments
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting month‑end close activities
• Producing financial reports and analysis
• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Partnering with stakeholders across the business
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within finance

About You

• Studying towards CIMA, ACCA or AAT
• Previous experience in a finance role with strong bank reconciliation experience
• Ambitious, eager to learn and keen to progress your career
• Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
• Confident communicator with a proactive approach
• Able to manage priorities and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment

What’s in it for You?

• Salary up to £35,000
• Full study support package
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Early finish every Friday
• Outstanding mentoring from an experienced Financial Controller
• Clear progression opportunities within a large, successful organisation
• Exposure to the full month‑end process and wider finance function
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

If you're looking for a role that will give you the exposure, support and progression needed to take the next step in your finance career, we'd love to hear from you