Your new company

We are working with a client based in Bury in manufacturing. They are looking for a self-driven Assistant Accountant to join their team on a permanent basis.

Your new role

As the Assistant Accountant you will report to the Financial Accountant and support the finance team with;

• Assisting in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial records.
• Completion of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, reconciling accounts and investigating differences.
• Completion of compliance checks to ensure key financial controls are adhered to.
• Assisting with controls around supplier management, validating changes to masterfile records.
• Assisting with effective management of company credit cards.
• Completion of monthly and year-end reporting activities.
• Processing journals and interfaces from other systems.
• Assisting with the preparation and delivery of statutory and regulatory returns, internal and external audits.

What you’ll need to succeed

You will have:

• Have a good understanding of balance sheet reporting, financial controls, financial systems, processes and procedures.
• Have some experience of performing balance sheet reconciliations and assisting with audits.
• Be an excellent communicator with excellent IT skills, knowledge of Excel and a high degree of numeracy, accuracy and attention to detail.
• Be able to prioritise tasks and manage conflicting demands.
• Have a strong customer focus with a high service standard.

What you’ll get in return

You will receive a competitive salary, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension, free parking, private medical insurance, with employee-paid cover, enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave and friendly working environment.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV now.

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