Trainee Assistant Accountant (Widnes)

Trainee Assistant Accountant | Widnes | Up to £30k DOE Are you looking for a step up in your finance career?This is an exciting opportunity to progress within a leading manufacturing company that values development, supports professional study, and offers real career growth.We\’re recruiting for a Trainee Assistant Accountant to join an existing finance team. You\’ll be working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, initiative, and a proactive mindset are highly valued. Ideal for candidate who has 1-2 years of accounting experience as an accounts assistant or transactional role looking for a step up. Open to candidates who are currently studying (or looking to study) towards a CIMA or ACCA qualification.As a Trainee Assistant Accountant, you\’ll play an integral part in the finance function-supporting everything from monthly accounts preparation to audit processes and budgeting. You\’ll collaborate closely with both finance and operational teams to improve reporting and drive efficiency, gaining valuable exposure to a full range of financial responsibilities.Trainee Assistant Accountant Key Responsibilities:Preparation and posting of month-end journals – accruals, prepayments, and cost reallocationsMonth-end stock reconciliation and cost of sales analysisAssist in compiling monthly management accounts, including P&L, sales and overhead analysis, and capex reportingMonthly payroll processing and cover for weekly wagesMaintain fixed asset register, depreciation calculations, and oversee capital investment approval processPerform and reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts, investigating any variancesAssist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and product costingContribute to quarterly group reporting to the parent companySupport year-end audit with reporting and information provisionProvide ad hoc financial analysis and cover for other finance team members as requiredTrainee Assistant Accountant Specification:1-2 years\’ experience in an accounting roleStudying towards CIMA or ACCA (or looking to begin); part-qualified candidates welcomeExperience in a manufacturing, retail, or wholesale environment is desirableStrong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables essential)Analytical thinker with strong attention to detailSelf-starter with the ability to work independently and meet deadlinesCollaborative team player with excellent communication skillsTrainee Assistant Accountant Benefits: Study support for CIMA or ACCAProgression opportunities within a leading manufacturing companyAnnual bonus – 10% annual salary 3% company pension Supportive team cultureMultiple company social events BBBH33459