Assistant Accountant - Temporary Maternity Cover - 9 to12 months. £28,000 - £30,000.

Axon Moore are partnering with a leading & successful services business, who are looking to appoint an Assistant Accountant for a 9-12 month FTC to cover maternity.

This is an ideal role for someone who has at least 2 years' experience in a similar role is AAT Qualified and who can start from the beginning of January.  Full time office based in North Manchester, with flexible working hours & free parking .

Key Responsibilities;-

Daily bank journal postings for several companies within the group and daily bank reconciliations.
Monthly company staff credit card analysis, including collecting in receipts as per the monthly statement, recording all transactions, preparing and posting the monthly journal.
Prepare monthly management accountants for three of our small companies, taking them from trial balance to completing a Profit & Loss A/c and Balance Sheet. This will include balance sheet reconciliations and journal postings.
Complete quarterly VAT returns for  three of our small companies, ensuring accuracy in calculations and timely submissions.
Liaising with other teams on various finance related queries, ensuring smooth communication and teamwork.
Answer external auditor queries during the year end audit process.
Reporting to the Finance Manager / Finance Controller

Knowledge / Skills;-

Able to thrive in a deadline-driven environment.
High attention to detail, with both numeracy and literacy.
AAT Qualified, with a minimum of 2 years experience working in a similar role.
Highly competent in double-entry accounting and be able to seamlessly apply this knowledge.

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