Assistant Accountant

A well-established organisation is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join its finance team in Warrington. This is a varied, hands-on role offering excellent exposure across stock, reconciliations, reporting and month-end processes, working closely with an experienced Finance Manager.

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What's on Offer

• Salary up to £34,000 per annum
• Hybrid working - up to 2 days per week from home
• Excellent benefits package
• Permanent role within a stable organisation
• Broad exposure across core accounting activities
• Supportive finance team with development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership of the stock take process and related reporting
• Intercompany reconciliations
• Support with month-end and year-end close
• Balance sheet and general ledger reconciliations
• Fixed asset reporting
• Tax pack preparation and reporting
• Review and preparation of expense claims for approval
• Sales and refund reporting
• Provide cover for accounts payable and cash management
• Support the Finance Manager with ad hoc duties as required

About You

• Previous experience xwzovoh in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role
• Strong attention to detail and numeracy skills
• Good Excel capability
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Well organised with strong time management
• Confident working independently and willing to question or challenge
• Experience with Sage Intacct is advantageous but not essential