RTR Assistant Accountant

Altum Consulting; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media business is recruiting an RTR Assistant Accountant based in Salford, Manchester, offering hybrid working. The role involves supporting various accounting functions such as general ledger reconciliations and audit preparations, ideal for candidates pursuing an accounting qualification.

Qualifications

• Must be studying towards a professional accounting qualification.
• Experience in a RTR team preferred.
• Good understanding of general ledger processes.

Responsibilities

• Support accurate and timely delivery of general ledger account reconciliations.
• Assist with revenue, cost of sales, and related balance sheet postings.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations across business areas.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organised

Proactive

Strong communication skills

Education

Studying towards a professional Accounting Qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Reconciliation tools

Job description

This range is provided by Altum Consulting. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Altum Consulting are working with a leading media business to recruit an RTR Assistant Accountant based in Salford, Manchester. This role will offers hybrid working, with 3 days in the office, and 2 days working from home.

• Support accurate and timely delivery of general ledger account reconciliations
• Assist with revenue, cost of sales, and related balance sheet postings
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations across business areas and legal entities
• Support channels stock reconciliations and investigate aged balances
• Use the reconciliation tool and help transition reconciliations off Excel
• Assist in audit preparations as part of the annual calendar
• Perform daily, monthly, and year-end accounting tasks
• Participate in usability testing for system updates and process improvements
• Work collaboratively with the wider Finance Operations team to resolve discrepancies
• Help maintain process documentation and ensure adherence to SOPs
• Contribute to achieving performance KPIs and service level targets
• Support automation and finance transformation initiatives
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and relevant accounting standards
• Prioritise workload effectively and take ownership of your personal development

As an RTR Assistant Accountant you'll be/have:

• Studying towards a professional Accounting Qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience in a RTR team, ideally within a large organisation
• Good understanding of general ledger processes and financial controls
• Familiarity with reconciliation tools is a plus
• Detail-oriented, organised, and proactive
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn

For further information on this new role please contact Aliza Qureshi on the attached details.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Entertainment Providers

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