Assistant Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join a thriving finance team in the Trafford area. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about supporting financial operations and eager to contribute to the smooth running of a busy department. You will play a key part in ensuring accurate and timely management accounts, working closely with colleagues to deliver high-quality results.

The organisation offers a welcoming environment where your commitment and attention to detail will be valued, alongside a range of generous benefits designed to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.

• Enjoy flexible working hours around core hours of 10-4, plus early finish Fridays for improved work-life balance and personal flexibility.
• Benefit from 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), an extra day off for your birthday, and a comprehensive package including healthcare cashplan, cycle to work scheme, and generous staff discounts.
• Join a collaborative team environment that values professional growth, offering training opportunities, annual bonus schemes, social events, free snacks and drinks, and access to an onsite gym.

What you'll do:

As an Accounts Assistant based in Trafford, you will become an integral member of a dedicated finance team focused on delivering excellence in every aspect of their work. Your day-to-day activities will involve supporting month-end processes through collaboration with colleagues, handling reconciliations for both bank accounts and credit cards, as well as managing daily order-to-cash reconciliations across various payment platforms. You will process invoices efficiently while keeping purchase orders aligned with supplier payments. In addition to these core duties, you will take on monthly ad-hoc responsibilities related to management accounts preparation-helping ensure that financial reporting remains accurate and timely. Your role will also see you engaging with suppliers to foster positive relationships, assisting with tax return preparations for both UK and international operations, providing essential administrative support for payroll each month, generating insightful ad-hoc reports when needed, and playing a vital part in the annual audit process. Success in this position comes from your ability to collaborate effectively within the team, maintain meticulous attention to detail across all tasks, communicate clearly with both internal stakeholders and external partners, and demonstrate reliability in meeting deadlines.

• Support the continuous improvement of month-end processes by collaborating with colleagues to identify efficiencies and implement best practices across the finance function.
• Assist with the reconciliation of bank accounts and credit cards on a regular basis, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and discrepancies are promptly resolved.
• Manage daily order-to-cash reconciliations across multiple payment gateways, maintaining up-to-date records and supporting the integrity of financial data.
• Process invoices efficiently while overseeing purchase order reconciliations to ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time.
• Undertake monthly ad-hoc tasks related to management accounts preparation, contributing to the production of reliable financial reports.
• Contribute to ongoing improvements in supplier relationship management by communicating effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Provide support with UK and Rest of World tax returns by gathering necessary documentation and assisting with compliance requirements.
• Carry out administrative tasks associated with monthly payroll processes, helping ensure employees are paid correctly and on schedule.
• Prepare ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required by senior members of the finance team or other departments within the business.
• Assist during the annual financial audit by preparing schedules, responding to auditor queries, and ensuring all requested information is available.

What you bring:

To excel as an Accounts Assistant in this role, you will bring proven experience gained from at least three years within a busy finance department. Your background should include exposure to key accounting functions such as reconciliations, invoice processing, payroll administration, tax compliance support, and audit preparation. An AAT qualification-or active progress towards one-will demonstrate your dedication to advancing your expertise in accountancy. Your interpersonal skills will be crucial as you collaborate closely with colleagues across the business.

• At least three years' experience working within a finance department equips you with practical knowledge of accounting processes and procedures.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines consistently while collaborating closely with other team members ensures that departmental objectives are achieved efficiently.
• Results-driven approach combined with strong attention to detail enables you to deliver accurate work even under pressure or tight timelines.
• Excellent communication skills-both written and verbal-allow you to interact effectively with colleagues at all levels as well as external partners such as suppliers or auditors.
• Familiarity with invoice processing systems helps streamline supplier payments while maintaining robust controls over expenditure.
• Ability to adapt quickly when faced with new challenges or changing priorities reflects your flexible attitude towards work.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out for its genuine commitment to employee wellbeing and professional growth. Team members enjoy flexible working -including early finish Fridays. The benefits package is 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays with an extra day off on your birthday, healthcare cashplan coverage, cycle-to-work scheme encourages healthy commuting; generous staff discounts reward loyalty; free onsite gym access promotes physical wellness; annual bonus schemes recognise hard work; regular social events foster camaraderie; while complimentary snacks and drinks keep energy levels high throughout the day.

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