RTR Assistant Accountant (core accounting)

Robert Walters UK; Salford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established finance firm is looking for a Record to Report Assistant Accountant in Salford Quays. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid working model. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial statements and supporting process improvements within accounting. You'll perform reconciliations, prepare journals, manage fixed assets, and assist with audits. The ideal candidate has strong numeracy skills, accounting qualifications, and is proficient in ERP systems like Oracle Fusion.

Benefits

State-of-the-art facilities

Flexible working practices

Commitment to inclusivity

Qualifications

• Proven experience performing accounting transactions and reconciliations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and numeracy skills needed for financial processing.
• Proficiency in accounting software and enthusiasm for digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journals with auditable documentation and ensure compliance.
• Perform reconciliations to support accurate financial reporting.
• Manage fixed asset accounting tasks and assist with lease accounting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy skills

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Digital mindset

Education

RT-qualified accountant (or equivalent)

Tools

Oracle Fusion ERP

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Record to Report Assistant Accountant to join a well-established finance team based in Salford Quays, offering a competitive salary of £32,000pa-£36,000pa. This permanent role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hybrid working environment and is passionate about supporting process automation and continuous improvement within core accounting functions. You will play a key part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements, working closely with experienced professionals who value collaboration, knowledge sharing, and personal development.

As a Record to Report Assistant Accountant based in Salford Quays, you will be immersed in a variety of core accounting responsibilities that underpin the accuracy of financial reporting. Your day-to-day will involve preparing detailed journals supported by thorough documentation, performing reconciliations between sub-ledgers and the general ledger, managing fixed asset records, assisting with lease accounting tasks, and supporting both routine and ad hoc audit requirements.

Key duties

• Prepare and post journals with comprehensive auditable documentation while ensuring compliance with journal policy and data principles.
• Perform sub-ledger to general ledger close activities to guarantee accurate period-end reporting and support financial statement integrity.
• Complete agreed recharges, reallocations, IFRS adjustments, and revaluation journals as required by the business cycle.
• Execute elimination and allocation journal entries to facilitate consolidated group reporting processes.
• Manage fixed asset accounting tasks including additions, depreciation calculations, write-offs, impairments, and month-end closures.
• Assist with lease accounting processes and provide support for high-end television (HETV) accounting requirements.
• Identify root causes of source data issues in Fusion ERP systems, providing feedback to drive right-first-time transactions and system improvements.
• Support annual audit activities by preparing schedules, responding to queries, and maintaining robust internal controls documentation.
• Participate in user acceptance testing (UAT) for regular SaaS releases and other system developments impacting finance operations.
• Collaborate closely with colleagues across the RTR pillar and wider finance operations teams to resolve discrepancies, share knowledge through cross‑training, and maintain up-to-date process documentation.

Qualifications

• RT‑qualified accountant (or equivalent) with proven experience performing accounting transactions, reconciliations, investigations, and demonstrating strong understanding of end‑to‑end finance processes.
• Highly organised individual with exceptional attention to detail and numeracy skills essential for accurate financial processing.
• Proficiency in accounting software—ideally Oracle Fusion ERP—and enthusiasm for leveraging digital tools to enhance efficiency.
• A digital mindset that embraces process automation initiatives and supports ongoing systems solutions within finance operations.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines under pressure while maintaining resilience during critical reporting periods or system changes.
• Self‑motivated approach combined with curiosity for problem‑solving and investigating discrepancies within complex data sets.
• Excellent communication skills enabling effective collaboration across teams and clear documentation of processes or findings.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team environment—sharing knowledge openly and supporting colleagues' development.

This organisation stands out for its commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace culture where every team member's contribution is valued. Based in Salford Quays—a hub renowned for creativity and innovation—you’ll benefit from state‑of‑the‑art facilities designed around flexible working practices.