At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in monthly management accounts and prepare VAT returns quarterly.
- Company: Sewell Wallis is a well-established business located near Altrincham, Greater Manchester.
- Benefits: Enjoy a highly competitive salary of £35-37K and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Experience in Sales Ledger/Credit Control is desirable.
- Why this job: This role offers the chance to work on both project work and BAU tasks.
- Qualifications: Candidates should be AAT qualified or equivalent with strong IT knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 37000 £ per year.
Sewell Wallis are working with a well established business based near Altrincham, Greater Manchester, as they look to recruit an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This Assistant Accountant role will support the Senior Accountant with month end tasks, whilst also providing support where necessary to the small transactional team. This position would suit a candidate with experience of working in an Assistant Accountant capacity previously, who is comfortable working in a high volume environment and enjoys project work as well as BAU tasks.
What will you be doing?
- Assist in monthly management accounts preparation
- Reconcile and clear Nominal Ledger accounts
- Input and code cash book payments/receipts
- Maintain accurate Fixed Asset/Demo/SDH/Used Write Down schedules
- Assist in preparation of year end accounts
- Maintain Company petty cash records
- Assist with backlog project work across PL/SL/CC
- Prepare VAT return quarterly
- Prepare Bank reconciliation
What skills do we need?
- Previous experience within a similar role.
- AAT qualified or equivalent QBE
- Strong IT knowledge, especially in Excel and accounting systems.
- Attention to detail
- Background in Sales Ledger/Credit Control (desirable)
What's on offer?
- Highly Competitive salary - 35-37K
- Company pension
- Flexible working hours
- Holidays that increase with length of service
Assistant Accountant in Trafford employer: Sewell Wallis Ltd
Join Sewell Wallis, a reputable firm in Greater Manchester, offering a competitive salary and flexible hours. The finance team values attention to detail and supports professional growth through increasing holiday allowances based on service length.
