At a Glance
- Tasks: Support financial processes and contribute to accurate financial reporting.
- Company: Respected organisation with a strong reputation in the North of England.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 26 days leave, pension scheme, and free parking.
- Other info: Great long-term career prospects with a financially secure employer.
- Why this job: Join a friendly finance team and develop your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance roles and strong organisational skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
A respected and well-established organisation is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join its friendly and supportive finance team. With a strong reputation built over many years, this successful business operates across the North of England and offers a secure, long-term career within a collaborative and professional working environment.
Working as part of a small, close-knit finance team, you'll enjoy a varied role with genuine responsibility, supporting the production of accurate financial information while contributing to the continued success of the business.
The Role
- Assisting with monthly project costing
- Completing inter-company, cashbook and balance sheet reconciliations
- Supporting VAT returns, fixed asset accounting and monthly management accounts
- Assisting with financial statement preparation and the annual external audit
- Testing system upgrades and supporting colleagues with finance system queries
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and contribute to the efficiency of the finance function
About You
- Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role
- A sound understanding of reconciliations, VAT, month end processes and support with the production of monthly management accounts
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Good Excel skills and confidence using finance systems
- A proactive, team-focused approach with a willingness to learn and develop
- Experience within construction, engineering or another project-based environment would be advantageous but is not essential
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution
- Full-time hours: Monday to Thursday 8.00am-4.30pm, Friday 8.00am-4.00pm
- Free on-site parking
- A supportive, welcoming finance team
- Excellent long-term career prospects with a financially secure and successful employer
Assistant Accountant in Workington employer: Heidi Wright Recruitment
Join a respected and well-established organisation as an Assistant Accountant, where you'll be part of a friendly and supportive finance team dedicated to your professional growth. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous annual leave, and a company pension scheme while working in a collaborative environment that values your contributions and offers excellent long-term career prospects across the North of England.
