Accounts Assistant

Accounts Assistant (12-Month Fixed Term Contract)

• Birchwood, Warrington
• Up to £35,000 + Excellent Benefits
• Early Finish Every Friday

Are you an experienced Accounts Assistant looking for your next opportunity within a friendly and supportive finance team? This is an excellent chance to join a well-established and growing business in Birchwood on a 12-month fixed-term contract, where you'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the company.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining accurate financial records and processing daily accounting transactions.
• Supporting payroll administration by collating and validating employee information for weekly payroll runs.
• Performing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating any variances identified.
• Monitoring intercompany transactions and ensuring accounts are reconciled accurately between group entities.
• Assisting with the preparation of management information and financial reports for internal stakeholders.
• Processing journals and supporting month-end close activities.
• Reviewing VAT and other tax-related account balances, identifying and resolving discrepancies where necessary.

Requirements:

• Previous experience within an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or Assistant Accountant position.
• Strong reconciliation skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Confidence working with Excel and finance systems.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading organisation, please do not hesitate to apply.