Assistant Accountant

Warrington Permanent £30,000 - £33,000 per year View Job Description
The Assistant Accountant will play a key role in supporting the finance department by managing essential accounting processes that support business performance and compliance. This is a development role with progression opportunities and financial study support.
  • Assistant Accountant
  • Permanent - Newton le Willows

About Our Client

One of the leading suppliers of distribution services within the UK, is offering an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join its busy Finance team.

Job Description

  • Weekly support of P&L production
  • Group cash book postings
  • Ad hoc manual invoicing
  • Reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts
  • Short-term cashflow forecasting and monitoring
  • Handling invoice queries
  • Management of company credit card processes
  • Ad hoc account analysis
  • Assisting with year-end audit preparation
  • Learning to support all areas of the Finance function

The Successful Applicant

  • Studying towards AAT or CIMA
  • Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar role
  • Strong IT skills, including Excel
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines
  • Strong communication skills
  • Flexible and adaptable to change
  • Flexible approach to working hours
  • Genuine enthusiasm for delivering high-quality work
  • Well organised with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands
  • Ability to work effectively under pressure
  • Keen to develop finance skills through continuous learning

What's on Offer

  • 28 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday
  • Company bonus
  • Length of service rewards including additional holiday and bonuses
  • Holiday Purchase Scheme
  • Death in Service benefit
  • Company pension scheme
  • Company sponsorship for AAT and/or CIMA qualifications
  • Wellbeing and counselling programme
  • Free onsite parking
Contact
Emma McKiver
Quote job ref
JN-042026-6992724
Phone number
+44 151 255 3752

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Part Qualified Accounting Jobs
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
Warrington
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Emma McKiver
Consultant phone
+44 151 255 3752
Job reference
JN-042026-6992724