Assistant Accountant

Assistant Management Accountant | Warrington | £32,000-35,000 + study support | Permanent, hybrid working

We're recruiting an Assistant Management Accountant to join a large, fast-paced finance team supporting a business with over £1bn in turnover. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with finance experience who's looking to take the next step in their career, working closely with an experienced Financial Controller in a role that offers genuine variety and long-term progression.

This is far more than a transactional accounts position. You'll be involved in a wide range of accounting responsibilities, gaining valuable month-end exposure while supporting the wider finance function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the month-end close and general ledger activities
• Processing payroll journals and associated cost postings
• Preparing intercompany recharges and commercial journals
• Managing internal hire postings and project finance queries
• Bank reconciliations, cash reporting and cashflow support
• Assisting with monthly and quarterly VAT returns
• Balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations
• Producing control account reporting across AR and AP
• Supporting audit requirements and financial governance
• Assisting with business integrations and group reporting
• Identifying opportunities to improve finance processes and systems.

For this Assistant Managemnt Accountant role, we're looking for someone who enjoys working in a busy finance environment and wants to continue developing their accounting career.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance role
• Strong Excel skills including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUPs and SUMIFS
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• A proactive approach with a willingness to learn
• The ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative attitude

Experience with Business Central would be advantageous but isn't essential.

For this Assistant Management Accountant role, you will get:

• £32,000-35,000
• Study support towards CIMA or ACCA
• 25 days holiday
• Hybrid working
• Exposure to a large, international finance environment
• Broad accounting experience across multiple finance disciplines
• Genuine career development opportunities
• A supportive team where you'll continue to build your technical accounting skills