Assistant Accountant
Location: St. Helens
Salary: £30,000-£35,000 per annum (depends on experience)
Full-time, Permanent
Adele Carr Recruitment is delighted to be working with a thriving and ambitious SME based in St Helens, currently seeking an Assistant Management Accountant to join their expanding finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their finance career within a fast-paced, high-performing environment.
You'll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking team, gaining hands-on experience across a broad range of finance functions while working closely with experienced professionals who are passionate about development and progression.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting in the preparation of monthly management accounts
- Posting journals, accruals, and prepayments
- Reconciling bank statements and balance sheet accounts
- Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
- Maintaining the fixed asset register
- Assisting with VAT returns and other tax submissions
- Processing invoices and supporting accounts payable/receivable functions
- Preparing financial reports and analysis for internal use
- Supporting year-end audit and statutory reporting
- Liaising with internal departments and external stakeholders as needed
What we're looking for
- A degree in finance/accounting, AAT qualification and/or are part-qualified CIMA (or equivalent)
- Previous experience in a similar accounting or finance role
- Ability to interpret financial data and identifying trends or discrepancies
- Comfortable in a fast-paced or changing environment
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work to deadlines
- Confident using Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks)
What's on Offer
- Supportive team culture
- Study support
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
Ready to take the next step in your finance career?
If this sounds like the right move for you, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply today.
Contact Details:
Adele Carr Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
