Assistant Accountant

Michael Page; Wirral; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a proactive Assistant Accountant to join a fast-paced, multi-entity finance team near The Wirral. You will support production of accurate financial information, drive process improvements and work with senior leadership on commercial decision-making.

Key responsibilities include monthly management accounts, trial balances, VAT returns, reconciliations, and audit support. The role offers hybrid working with strong development within a growing group.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 or early CIMA/ACCA studies.
• Experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar role.
• Strong month-end accounting knowledge.
• Proficient in accounting software and finance systems.
• Advanced Excel skills with Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Experience handling large data volumes.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-moving environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly management accounts preparation.
• Produce trial balances, accruals and prepayments.
• Prepare VAT returns and support statutory reporting.
• Complete supplier, bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analysing commercial agreements and financial data.
• Approve supplier payments and customer refunds within limits.
• Support regulatory and compliance reporting activities.
• Liaise with stakeholders to ensure financial accuracy.
• Assist with year-end audit preparation and requests.
• Identify opportunities to improve systems and reporting.

Skills

AAT Level 4

CIMA/ACCA studier

Month-end accounting

Excel (Pivot Tables)

VLOOKUPs

Data handling

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

AAT Level 4

CIMA/ACCA Studier (early)

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment. You'll gain exposure across several group companies, work closely with senior finance leadership, and play a key role in maintaining accurate financial reporting and supporting commercial decision-making.

The business has built a strong reputation within its sector through innovation, customer focus and continued investment in technology, creating a dynamic and collaborative working environment. With a state of the art site near The Wirral, this is a place you with thrive and develop.

Description

Reporting into senior finance leadership, the Assistant Accountant support the production of accurate financial information across multiple entities while helping to drive process improvements and maintain strong financial controls.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Producing trial balances, accruals and prepayments
• Preparing VAT returns and supporting statutory reporting requirements
• Completing supplier, bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Analysing commercial agreements and financial performance data
• Approving supplier payments and customer refunds within agreed limits
• Supporting regulatory and compliance reporting activities
• Liaising with stakeholders across the wider business to ensure financial accuracy
• Assisting with year-end audit preparation and external audit requests
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, reporting and processes

Profile

You'll likely be an experienced Assistant Accountant looking for a broader role within a growing organisation.

We're interested in speaking with candidates who can demonstrate:

• AAT Level 4 qualification or early level CIMA/ACCA Studier
• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance position
• Strong understanding of month-end accounting processes
• Experience using accounting software and finance systems
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
• Experience working with large volumes of data
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation skills
• The ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-moving environment
• A proactive mindset and a desire to improve processes and ways of working

Job Offer

Our client will offer you:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working (3 days office-based, including Fridays)
• Modern office environment with excellent facilities
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Additional wellbeing and lifestyle benefits
• Genuine opportunity to develop within a growing group structure

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.