Assistant Accountant

Sewell Wallis are working with a well established business based near Altrincham, Greater Manchester, as they look to recruit an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their finance team.

This Assistant Accountant role will support the Senior Accountant with month end tasks, whilst also providing support where necessary to the small transactional team. This position would suit a candidate with experience of working in an Assistant Accountant capacity previously, who is comfortable working in a high volume environment and enjoys project work as well as BAU tasks.

• Assist in monthly management accounts preparation
• Reconcile and clear Nominal Ledger accounts
• Input and code cash book payments/receipts
• Maintain accurate Fixed Asset/Demo/SDH/Used Write Down schedules
• Assist in preparation of year end accounts
• Maintain Company petty cash records
• Assist with backlog project work across PL/SL/CC
• Prepare VAT return quarterly
• Prepare Bank reconciliation

• Previous experience within a similar role.
• AAT qualified or equivalent QBE
• Strong IT knowledge, especially in Excel and accounting systems.
• Attention to detail
• Background in Sales Ledger/Credit Control (desirable)

• Highly Competitive salary - 35- 37K
• Company pension
• Flexible working hours
• Holidays that increase with length of service