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Assistant Accountant

Warrington Temporary £32,000 - £40,000 per year View Job Description
As an Assistant Accountant in Warrington, you'll play a vital role in supporting the finance team with balance sheets, general ledger accounting and supporting with cost allocation within the P&L on a 12 months fixed term contract.
  • Immediate Assistant Accountant looking for a 12 month FTC needed.
  • Do you have solid Balance Sheet experience?

About Our Client

An established and growing international logistics business is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join its finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract in Warrington. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their accounting career within a highly experienced team of qualified accountants.Working closely with senior finance stakeholders, you will play a key role in maintaining financial controls, improving processes.

Job Description

The Assistant Accountant duties include:

  • Performing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating outstanding items.
  • Reviewing and allocating high volumes of transactions accurately within the general ledger.
  • Assisting with month-end close activities and supporting financial reporting requirements.
  • Analysing aged balances and ensuring historic transactions are correctly accounted for.
  • Supporting the improvement of finance processes, controls and reporting.
  • Working closely with operational and finance stakeholders to resolve queries and drive efficiencies.
  • Identifying opportunities to automate and improve existing processes through systems and reporting tools.
  • VAT treatment
  • Preparing analysis using large data sets to support business decision-making.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Assistant Accountant should have:

  • AAT Level 4 studier/qualified or actively studying CIMA/ACCA.
  • Good understanding of general ledger accounting and balance sheet reconciliations.
  • Understanding of VAT
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP and working with large data sets.
  • ERP system knowledge
  • Logistics experience desirable, not essential at all.
  • Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

The benefits include:

  • Salary ranging from £32,000 to £40,000, dependent on the level of experience.
  • Fixed-term contract with clear responsibilities in a supportive team.
  • Hybrid working (3 days office/2 home)
  • Pension
  • Flexi-working
  • 25 + 8 bank holidays
  • Salary sacrifice scheme



People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Contact
Tom Mcculloch
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7113600
Phone number
+441512553766

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Other
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Where
Warrington
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Tom Mcculloch
Consultant phone
+441512553766
Job reference
JN-092026-7113600