Your new company

We’re partnering with a well-established manufacturing business based in Rochdale. They are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a permanent basis.

Your new role

As the Assistant Accountant, you will report directly to the Financial Accountant and play a key role in supporting the wider finance function by:

• Ensuring financial records are accurate, timely, and reliable.
• Completing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and investigating any discrepancies.
• Conducting compliance checks to uphold financial control standards.
• Supporting supplier management processes, including validating updates to masterfile data.
• Assisting with the administration and oversight of company credit cards.
• Contributing to monthly and year-end reporting tasks.
• Posting journals and managing data interfaces from other systems.
• Aiding in the preparation of statutory and regulatory submissions, and supporting both internal and external audits.

What you’ll need to succeed

You will:

• Possess a solid understanding of balance sheet reporting, financial controls, and accounting systems and procedures.
• Have experience in performing reconciliations and supporting audit processes.
• Be a confident communicator with strong IT skills, particularly in Excel, and demonstrate high levels of accuracy and numeracy.
• Be able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain high professional standards.

What you’ll get in return

You’ll receive a competitive salary, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, pension scheme, free on-site parking, private medical insurance (employee-paid), enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and a supportive 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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