Assistant Accountant - 12 month FTC

Paying up to £35k + Benefits - Our client, a well-established organisation based in Oldham, is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This is a 12-month FTC covering parental leave and will be starting mid/to the end of June 2025 so applicants must be available to start at short notice.

This is a full-time job opportunity working 9.00am-5.00pm Monday to Friday with a 1-hour lunch break (35 hours per week).

The job will initially be office based, however after training the role can be hybrid with 2 days in the office Wed/Thurs and 3 days WFH.

THE JOB

Reporting to the Management Accountant, your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining fixed asset and lease schedules
• Assisting with VAT returns
• Supporting with month-end: accruals, journals, analysis, and reconciliations
• Preparing sales and stock reports
• Assisting with management reporting

THE PERSON

• AAT Qualified/Part Qualified Accountant - ACCA, CIMA
• Strong IT skills, notably Excel (V-lookups & Pivot Tables)
• Ability to communicate to different levels in the organisation
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage changing priorities
• Work under own initiative
• Experience with ERP systems

THE BENEFITS

• Hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 WFH)
• Free onsite parking
• 25 days holiday + the Bank Holidays
• Staff shop/discounts
• Relaxed and friendly working environment
• Casual dress

*Please note that we are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.