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)