Assistant Accountant

Search are recruiting an enthusiastic and proactive Assistant Accountant to join a thriving business in Warrington on a full, time and permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic finance team and gain valuable experience while supporting your professional development.

Key Responsibilities include:
* Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
* Reconciling bank accounts, balance sheets, and inter-company accounts.
* Preparing accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.
* Supporting budget and forecasting processes.
* Assisting with VAT returns and ensuring compliance with tax regulations.
* Processing invoices and handling purchase ledger and sales ledger tasks as needed.
* Assisting in month-end and year-end closing processes.
* Providing support to the Finance Manager and wider team on ad hoc projects.

Skills required:
* Experience in a similar role, such as Assistant Accountant or Finance Assistant.
* Part-qualified in ACCA, CIMA, AAT (or equivalent), with a desire to continue studying or qualified by experience.
* Strong numerical and analytical skills, with excellent attention to detail.
* Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
* A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
* A team player with strong communication skills and a desire to learn and
grow.

Benefits include:
* (phone number removed)
* Study Support
* 25 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays
* Pension
* Free onsite parking
* Great development and progression opportunities

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.