Assistant Accountant
The Role
RG Consultancy are supporting an organisation in their search for an Assistant Accountant to join their busy and growing finance department based in Runcorn. This is a hands-on, transactional finance role covering both sides of the ledger, offering exposure to a wide range of financial processes. You will play an integral part in ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, supporting various entities within the group in managing their day-to-day finances, and contributing to the smooth operation of the wider finance function.
This role offers a great platform to build your finance career, with training and development opportunities for the right candidate.
Benefits
*37.5 hours per week - flexible working, hybrid 2 days in the office + 3 days from home
*25 days + bank holidays
*Option to buy more days
*Private pension scheme
*Private health care scheme
*Local parking available (free of charge)
Key Responsibilities
*Process high volumes of purchase and sales ledger invoices accurately and efficiently.
*Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies.
*Raise sales invoices and manage credit control activities as required.
*Assist with bank reconciliations and daily cash postings.
*Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of financial transactions.
*Support balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis.
*Prepare and post journals, accruals, and prepayments.
*Support the month-end and year-end close processes.
*Assist in producing financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
*Provide data and analysis to support decision-making within the finance team and for schools.
*Support the wider finance team with ad-hoc tasks, projects, and process improvements.