Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant Wilmslow, Cheshire £35,000 - £38,000 FTE   Office Based Permanent Opportunity Assistant Accountant - Part-Time Opportunity Time Recruitment is proud to be working as a preferred recruitment partner for a successful and growing business seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working in a hands-on role, supporting month-end processes, financial reporting, credit control, and business performance analysis. The successful candidate will play a key role within a collaborative finance function, helping to drive financial accuracy, process improvements, and operational efficiency. The position is based in Wilmslow. Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Accounting Assist with month-end and year-end accounting processes Support the preparation of management accounts, including profit and loss and balance sheet reporting Complete bank reconciliations and supplier statement reconciliations Assist with balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations Ensure accurate financial records and compliance with accounting standards and internal controls Support audit preparation and maintain finance documentation Credit Control & Cash Flow Assist with the day-to-day credit control function Monitor customer accounts and support debt collection activities Maintain relationships with finance providers and external stakeholders Assist with cash flow forecasting and working capital management Help manage receivables, payables and inventory reporting Financial Analysis & Business Support Produce financial reports and analysis to support business decision-making Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes Highlight financial trends, risks and opportunities Support cost control and margin improvement initiatives Provide financial insight to operational and commercial teams Process Improvement Support ongoing improvements to finance processes and systems Assist with finance system developments and future system migrations Help identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy Provide support across all areas of the finance department when required About You We're looking for someone who brings a strong finance background combined with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach. Essential Requirements AAT Level 4 qualified or studying towards CIMA/ACCA Minimum 5 years' experience within a finance or accounting position Experience supporting management accounts production Strong knowledge of reconciliations, cash flow and credit control Excellent Microsoft Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups Experience using Sage 50 or similar accounting software Strong communication skills and the ability to work with non-finance stakeholders Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple deadlines Desirable Experience of ERP or finance system implementations/upgrades Exposure to budgeting and forecasting processes Process improvement experience What's On Offer? ✅ Competitive salary of £35,000 - £38,000  ✅ Company pension scheme ✅ Opportunity to work within a growing and ambitious business ✅ Varied role with exposure to all aspects of finance ✅ Supportive and collaborative team environment ✅ Long-term career development opportunities Apply Now If you're an experienced Assistant Accountant looking for an opportunity where you can make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you. Time Recruitment is acting as a preferred supplier for this vacancy. All applications will be handled in the strictest confidence