Assistant Accountant | Morecambe | £22,000

Agility Resoucing; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local business is seeking a determined Assistant Accountant to join their team amidst ongoing growth. This varied role includes responsibilities in management accounting, financial reporting, and commercial analysis, while also providing an opportunity for professional development. The ideal candidate will possess strong AAT qualifications, be studying for CIMA or ACCA, and have a solid understanding of SAGE 50 and Excel.

Qualifications

• Strong academic background.
• AAT qualified at minimum, ideally actively studying CIMA or ACCA.
• Solid grounding in accounts administration and willingness to expand responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Managing sales and purchase ledgers.
• Conducting balance sheet reconciliations.
• Handling accruals and prepayments.
• Reporting on variances and assisting with budgeting.

Skills

Management accounting

Financial reporting

Commercial analysis

Accounts administration

SAGE 50

Excel

Education

AAT qualified

Studying CIMA or ACCA

Job description

Fantastic opportunity for a confident and determined Assistant Accountant to join a local success story. Due to ongoing business growth, this role offers varied responsibilities and excellent exposure across management accounting, financial reporting, and commercial analysis.

Working closely with the Managing Director, you will be involved in managing sales and purchase ledgers, conducting balance sheet reconciliations, handling accruals and prepayments, reporting on variances, and assisting with budget and forecasting preparations.

Applicants should have a strong academic background, be AAT qualified at minimum, and ideally be actively studying CIMA or ACCA with a commitment to qualifying in the short to medium term. A solid grounding in accounts administration and a drive to expand into broader responsibilities are essential.

Strong knowledge of SAGE 50 and confident Excel skills are required. Interviews are scheduled for this week, so interested candidates should apply urgently.