Assistant Accountant

Michael Page; Wythenshawe; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a two-year fixed-term contract in the UK. The role combines office-based and remote work with three days in the Wythenshawe office and two days remote.

You will support month-end close, journal postings, and balance sheet reconciliations while upholding KPIs and service levels. Ideal candidates will be ACCA/CIMA studiers or AAT qualified with experience in General Ledger accounting and a readiness to commit to a fixed-term arrangement at a

Qualifications

• ACCA/CIMA Studier/AAT qualified or qualified by experience.
• Experience with General Ledger accounting.
• Able to commit to a fixed-term contract.
• Willingness to commute 3 days per week to Wythenshawe office.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close processes and ensure ledgers close accurately and on time.
• Prepare and post journals reflecting financial performance.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items.
• Support delivery of service levels and KPIs within the Finance team.

Skills

General Ledger accounting

Education

ACCA/CIMA Studier/AAT Qualified or qualified by experience

Job description

Client Details

This company are a global facilities management business and a market leader in their Sector. They are currently going through an exciting transformation project and as a result are looking for an Assistant Accountant to support them through this journey. They are a high profile and highly sought after organisation to work for.

Description

The Assistant Accountant role is initially a 2 year fixed term contract and will be Hybrid- 3 days in Wythenshawe office and 2 remote. Reporting to the General Ledger Accountant Key duties will include:

• Supporting the month-end close process and making sure ledgers are closed accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Calculating and posting journals so our accounts accurately reflect underlying financial performance
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations accurately and on time
• Reviewing reconciliations and resolving or escalating outstanding items
• Supporting the delivery of agreed service levels and KPIs
• KPIsResponding to queries from internal and external stakeholders in a clear and collaborative way
• Building your understanding of commercial and operating agreements and how they should be reflected in the accounts
• Maintaining accurate supporting records and a clear audit trail
• Identifying opportunities to simplify and improve processes across the Finance team

Profile

In order to apply for this role you should:

• Be ACCA/CIMA Studier/AAT Qualified or qualified by experience
• Have previous experience of General Ledger accounting
• Be able to consider a fixed term contract role
• Be able to commute 3 days per week to Wythenshawe office site

Job Offer

• Opportunity to join global business
• Excellent office environment
• Hybrid working- 3 days per week in office