Job type
PermanentLocation
WidnesWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
SupportIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
£26,000 - £28,000
Assistant Accountant (Widnes) - £28,000
Job Summary
Join our finance team as an Assistant Accountant! Reporting to the Accounts Supervisor, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining accurate financial records.
Role-Specific Responsibilities
- Review debtors, resolve account queries, and manage debt recovery.
- Timely and accurate entry of financial data into SAP.
- Daily submission of invoices to the company bank
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations.
- Manage accruals and prepayments.
- Support month-end close and reporting.
- Assist with VAT and returns.
- Participate in the annual audit.
- Provide ad-hoc support to the Senior Management Accountant.
- Actively engage in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Exercise autonomy and judgement within overall guidance.
Education & Qualifications
- Preferably part-qualified AAT or qualified by experience.
- 5 GCSEs Grade A–C, including Mathematics and English.
Experience
- Ideally, a minimum of 2 years’ accounting experience, preferably in an industry or manufacturing environment.
Knowledge & Skills
- Competence in SAP FI/SD/MM.
- Advanced Excel skills (V-lookups/Pivot Tables).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook/email.
- Strong verbal and written communication for internal and external interactions.
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and during monthly closures.
- Effective organisational and prioritisation skills.
Benefits:
- Great pension scheme
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Free parking onsite
- Flexible hours
What you need to do now
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