Assistant Accountant (12 Month Contract)

  • Location:

    Middlewich, Cheshire

  • Sector:

    Accountant

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £30,000 - £40,000

  • Contact:

    Halecroft Recruitment Ltd

  • Contact email:

    register@halecroftrecruitment.co.uk

  • Job ref:

    709

  • Published:

    9 days ago

  • Consultant:

    Lydia Whitelegg

  • Expiry date:

    2025-03-14

Assistant Accountant - 12 Month Contract 

Halecroft Recruitment is excited to present a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join our client’s dynamic finance team on a 12 month contract. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the preparation of management accounts and various financial processes, contributing to the continued success and accuracy of financial operations.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts
  • Prepare and maintain cashflow projections
  • Reconcile bank statements to Sage
  • Complete VAT reporting and submit to HMRC
  • Reconcile monthly postponement statements to shipping records
  • Assist with ad hoc reporting as required
  • Support team members during holiday cover
  • Contribute to various financial functions as needed

Qualifications and Experience Required:

  • 2 - 3 years + experience in a relevant role 
  • Part Qualified CIMA or ACCA student
  • Degree education (BA, B.Sc.) is desirable, but not essential
  • Prior experience using Sage, ideally Sage 50
  • Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel
  • Understanding of key accounting concepts (prepayments, accruals, depreciation)
  • Knowledge of foreign currency transactions

Must be eligible to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship provided)

Hours: Full-time Mon - Fri (37.5hrs per week)

Location: Middlewich (Office based with hybrid options once settled into the role)