Assistant Accountant (Part time)
8 days ago
Chester
Assistant Accountant Location: ChesterSalary: £33,000 Full-Time Equivalent (Pro Rata)Working Pattern: Part-Time (3 or 4 Days per Week, or 5 Shorter Days)Hybrid Working AvailableQuarterly Bonus Scheme25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (Pro Rata) The Opportunity A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join a growing and successful business based in Chester. This flexible part-time position offers the chance to play a key role within the finance team, supporting management reporting, month-end processes, budgeting and forecasting activities, while partnering with operational teams across the business. The business offers genuine flexibility around working hours, hybrid working, and a collaborative environment where your input will be valued. Key ResponsibilitiesManagement Reporting & Analysis • Produce weekly revenue and profitability reports, providing meaningful commentary on:, • Revenue trends, • Campaign performance, • Productivity metrics, • Margin movements, • Analyse financial performance and identify areas for improvement., • Support management with ad-hoc reporting and analysis.Financial Control & Reconciliations, • Complete balance sheet reconciliations and highlight any areas of concern or risk, including:, • Accruals, • Prepayments, • Debtors and creditors, • Ensure financial records are accurate and maintained in line with company procedures.Month-End & Financial Accounting, • Support the month-end close process., • Prepare and post overhead journals., • Manage prepayments and accruals., • Maintain the Fixed Asset Register., • Perform variance analysis against budget and provide commentary on overhead spend.Budgeting, Forecasting & Audit, • Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes., • Support year-end activities and respond to audit queries., • Work closely with stakeholders across the business to improve financial reporting and controls.Process Improvement, • Identify opportunities to improve processes, controls, and reporting efficiencies., • Support continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function.About YouEssential Skills & Experience, • Previous experience within an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role., • Strong Excel skills within a commercial environment, including:, • XLOOKUP, • SUMIFS, • Power Query, • Power Pivot, • Strong analytical mindset with excellent attention to detail., • Confident communicator, comfortable working with both finance and operational stakeholders., • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.Desirable, • Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA, or actively studying towards a professional qualification., • Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and management reporting activities.Benefits, • £33,000 Full-Time Equivalent salary (pro rata), • Quarterly bonus scheme, • Flexible working pattern (3, 4, or 5 days per week), • Hybrid working available, • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata), • Friendly and supportive team environment, • Opportunity to develop and broaden your accounting experience