Assistant Accountant

Location: Handforth

Assistant Accountant

Wilmslow, Cheshire  £35,000 - £38,000 FTE   Office Based  Permanent Opportunity

Assistant Accountant - Part-Time Opportunity

Time Recruitment is proud to be working as a preferred recruitment partner for a successful and growing business seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join its finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working in a hands-on role, supporting month-end processes, financial reporting, credit control, and business performance analysis. The successful candidate will play a key role within a collaborative finance function, helping to drive financial accuracy, process improvements, and operational efficiency.

The position is based in Wilmslow.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Accounting

Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes
Support the preparation of management accounts, including profit and loss and balance sheet reporting
Complete bank reconciliations and supplier statement reconciliations
Assist with balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations
Ensure accurate financial records and compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
Support audit preparation and maintain finance documentation
Credit Control & Cash Flow

Assist with the day-to-day credit control function
Monitor customer accounts and support debt collection activities
Maintain relationships with finance providers and external stakeholders
Assist with cash flow forecasting and working capital management
Help manage receivables, payables and inventory reporting
Financial Analysis & Business Support

Produce financial reports and analysis to support business decision-making
Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
Highlight financial trends, risks and opportunities
Support cost control and margin improvement initiatives
Provide financial insight to operational and commercial teams
Process Improvement

Support ongoing improvements to finance processes and systems
Assist with finance system developments and future system migrations
Help identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy
Provide support across all areas of the finance department when required
About You

We're looking for someone who brings a strong finance background combined with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach.

Essential Requirements

AAT Level 4 qualified or studying towards CIMA/ACCA
Minimum 5 years' experience within a finance or accounting position
Experience supporting management accounts production
Strong knowledge of reconciliations, cash flow and credit control
Excellent Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups
Experience using Sage 50 or similar accounting software
Strong communication skills and the ability to work with non-finance stakeholders
Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
Desirable

Experience of ERP or finance system implementations/upgrades
Exposure to budgeting and forecasting processes
Process improvement experience
What's On Offer?

✅ Competitive salary of £35,000 - £38,000

✅ Company pension scheme

✅ Opportunity to work within a growing and ambitious business

✅ Varied role with exposure to all aspects of finance

✅ Supportive and collaborative team environment

✅ Long-term career development opportunities

Apply Now

If you're an experienced Assistant Accountant looking for an opportunity where you can make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Time Recruitment is acting as a preferred supplier for this vacancy. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence