Assistant Accountant
hace 14 días
Workington
A respected and well-established organisation is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join its friendly and supportive finance team. \n With a strong reputation built over many years, this successful business operates across the North of England and offers a secure, long-term career within a collaborative and professional working environment. \n Working as part of a small, close-knit finance team, you'll enjoy a varied role with genuine responsibility, supporting the production of accurate financial information while contributing to the continued success of the business. \n The Role \n Your responsibilities will include: \n\n • Assisting with monthly project costing\n, • Completing inter-company, cashbook and balance sheet reconciliations.\n, • Supporting VAT returns, fixed asset accounting and monthly management accounts.\n, • Assisting with financial statement preparation and the annual external audit.\n, • Testing system upgrades and supporting colleagues with finance system queries.\n, • Identifying opportunities to improve processes and contribute to the efficiency of the finance function.\n\n About You \n We're looking for someone who has: \n\n • Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role.\n, • A sound understanding of reconciliations, VAT, month end processes and support with the production of monthly management accounts.\n, • Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.\n, • Good Excel skills and confidence using finance systems.\n, • A proactive, team-focused approach with a willingness to learn and develop.\n, • Experience within construction, engineering or another project-based environment would be advantageous but is not essential.\n\n What's on Offer \n\n • Competitive salary, dependent on experience.\n, • 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.\n, • Company pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution.\n, • Full-time hours: Monday to Thursday 0800–1630, Friday 0800–1600.\n, • Free on-site parking.\n, • A supportive, welcoming finance team.\n, • Excellent long-term career prospects with a financially secure and successful employer.\n