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Job summary

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a Trainee Assistant Accountant to join their finance team in Warrington. This role offers the opportunity for career progression and professional study support. The ideal candidate will have 1-2 years of accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and a proactive mindset to contribute effectively to the finance function.

Benefits

Study support for CIMA or ACCA
Progression opportunities
Annual bonus
3% company pension
Supportive team culture
Multiple company social events

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years' experience in an accounting role.
  • Part-qualified candidates welcome.
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

  • Preparation and posting of month-end journals.
  • Assist in compiling monthly management accounts.
  • Support year-end audit with reporting.

Skills

Excel
Analytical thinking
Attention to detail
Communication

Education

CIMA or ACCA (studying towards)

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06.06.2025

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Trainee Assistant Accountant | Widnes | Up to £30k DOE
Are you looking for a step up in your finance career?

This is an exciting opportunity to progress within a leading manufacturing company that values development, supports professional study, and offers real career growth.

We're recruiting for a Trainee Assistant Accountant to join an existing finance team. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, initiative, and a proactive mindset are highly valued. Ideal for candidate who has 1-2 years of accounting experience as an accounts assistant or transactional role looking for a step up. Open to candidates who are currently studying (or looking to study) towards a CIMA or ACCA qualification.

As a Trainee Assistant Accountant, you'll play an integral part in the finance function-supporting everything from monthly accounts preparation to audit processes and budgeting. You'll collaborate closely with both finance and operational teams to improve reporting and drive efficiency, gaining valuable exposure to a full range of financial responsibilities.

Trainee Assistant Accountant Key Responsibilities:
  • Preparation and posting of month-end journals - accruals, prepayments, and cost reallocations

  • Month-end stock reconciliation and cost of sales analysis

  • Assist in compiling monthly management accounts, including P&L, sales and overhead analysis, and capex reporting

  • Monthly payroll processing and cover for weekly wages

  • Maintain fixed asset register, depreciation calculations, and oversee capital investment approval process

  • Perform and reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts, investigating any variances

  • Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and product costing

  • Contribute to quarterly group reporting to the parent company

  • Support year-end audit with reporting and information provision

  • Provide ad hoc financial analysis and cover for other finance team members as required

Trainee Assistant Accountant Specification:
  • 1-2 years' experience in an accounting role

  • Studying towards CIMA or ACCA (or looking to begin); part-qualified candidates welcome

  • Experience in a manufacturing, retail, or wholesale environment is desirable

  • Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables essential)

  • Analytical thinker with strong attention to detail

  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines

  • Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills

Trainee Assistant Accountant Benefits:
  • Study support for CIMA or ACCA
  • Progression opportunities within a leading manufacturing company
  • Annual bonus - 10% annual salary
  • 3% company pension
  • Supportive team culture
  • Multiple company social events

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