Assistant Accountant

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Wilmslow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Growth opportunities

Varied role with finance exposure

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Wilmslow is seeking an Assistant Accountant on a part-time basis to bolster the finance team. The role focuses on month-end activities, financial reporting, credit control and business performance analysis.

You will support day-to-day accounting, balance sheet reconciliations, and improve processes within a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented with strong Excel and Sage 50 experience.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 qualified or studying towards CIMA/ACCA.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Experience supporting management accounts production.
• Excellent Excel skills with pivot tables and lookups.
• Experience using Sage 50 or similar accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes.
• Support the preparation of management accounts, including P&L and balance sheet.
• Complete bank and supplier statement reconciliations.
• Assist with balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate financial records and internal controls.
• Support audit preparation and finance documentation.
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Produce timely financial reports and analysis for decision making.

Skills

Advanced Excel (pivot tables)

Sage 50

Credit control

Cash flow forecasting

ERP/finance implementations

Education

AAT Level 4 or studying towards CIMA/ACCA

Tools

Sage 50

Job description

Assistant Accountant

Wilmslow, Cheshire £35,000 - £38,000 FTE Office Based Permanent Opportunity

Assistant Accountant - Part-Time Opportunity

Time Recruitment is proud to be working as a preferred recruitment partner for a successful and growing business seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join its finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working in a hands‑on role, supporting month-end processes, financial reporting, credit control, and business performance analysis. The successful candidate will play a key role within a collaborative finance function, helping to drive financial accuracy, process improvements, and operational efficiency.

The position is based in Wilmslow.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

• Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes
• Support the preparation of management accounts, including profit and loss and balance sheet reporting
• Complete bank reconciliations and supplier statement reconciliations
• Assist with balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations
• Ensure accurate financial records and compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
• Support audit preparation and maintain finance documentation

Credit Control & Cash Flow

• Assist with the day-to-day credit control function
• Monitor customer accounts and support debt collection activities
• Maintain relationships with finance providers and external stakeholders
• Assist with cash flow forecasting and working capital management
• Help manage receivables, payables and inventory reporting

Financial Analysis & Business Support

• Produce financial reports and analysis to support business decision-making
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
• Highlight financial trends, risks and opportunities
• Support cost control and margin improvement initiatives
• Provide financial insight to operational and commercial teams

Process Improvement

• Support ongoing improvements to finance processes and systems
• Assist with finance system developments and future system migrations
• Help identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy
• Provide support across all areas of the finance department when required

About You

We're looking for someone who brings a strong finance background combined with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach.

Essential Requirements

• AAT Level 4 qualified or studying towards CIMA/ACCA
• Minimum 5 years' experience within a finance or accounting position
• Experience supporting management accounts production
• Strong knowledge of reconciliations, cash flow and credit control
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups
• Experience using Sage 50 or similar accounting software
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with non-finance stakeholders
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

Desirable

• Experience of ERP or finance system implementations/upgrades
• Exposure to budgeting and forecasting processes
• Process improvement experience

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary of £35,000 - £38,000
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunity to work within a growing and ambitious business
• Varied role with exposure to all aspects of finance
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Long-term career development opportunities