Assistant Accountant

The Assistant Accountant will play a key role in supporting the Accounting & Finance department within the property industry. This role in Atherton, Manchester requires an organised and detail-oriented individual to manage financial tasks and assist with reporting.

Client Details

This role is with a small-sized company operating in the property industry. They are committed to maintaining high standards within their Accounting & Finance department while delivering excellent financial support services. They are currently going through an exciting period of growth following several acquisition and acquiring several major customers making it an excellent time to join the business. They offer opportunities for career progression and development.

Description

The Assistant Accountant role is a 12 month contract role and will be initially office based in Atherton with the opportunity for Hybrid working- 2 days remote following initial training.

Reporting to the Financial Controller Key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in Preparation of Management Accounts
• Accruals
• Prepayments
• Balance sheet reconciliations
• Asset recognition & depreciation
• Assisting with quarterly VAT returns
• Processing employee expenses
• Cash flow forecasting
• Assisting with data analysis and reporting
• Processing journals to allocate costs
• Purchase ledger processing
• Sales ledger processing
• Other ad hoc accounting duties

Profile

In order to apply for the role you should:

• Ideally Be ACCA/CIMA Studier/Part Qualified or Qualified by experience
• Have previous experience in Assistant in preparing Monthly Management Accounts
• Be able to commute at least 3 days per week to Atherton
• Be able to consider a 12 month contract initially

Job Offer

• Opportunity for role to be extended
• Opportunity for Hybrid working after initial training- 3 days in Atherton office/2 remote
• Opportunity to join growing company