Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant Warrington (Hybrid Working) | Up to £35,000 + Study Support | Early Finish FridaysAxon Moore are delighted to be partnering with a large, highly successful business in Warrington as they look to appoint an ambitious Assistant Accountant to join their growing finance team.This is an outstanding opportunity for a driven and career-focused individual who is currently studying CIMA, ACCA or AAT, and looking to accelerate their finance career within a supportive and progressive environment.Reporting directly to a talented and highly experienced Financial Controller, you'll receive excellent mentoring and development from day one, gaining exposure across the full management accounts process whilst building a strong foundation for future progression.The OpportunityJoining a well-established finance function, you'll initially take ownership of a high volume of bank reconciliations, making previous bank rec experience essential. As your knowledge and confidence grow, you'll become increasingly involved in month-end activities and broader management accounting responsibilities, creating a clear pathway for continued development and promotion.This role offers genuine variety, responsibility and the chance to learn from an exceptional finance leader who is passionate about developing talent.Key Responsibilities\n

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• Performing daily and monthly bank reconciliations
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• Investigating and resolving reconciliation differences
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• Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts
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• Assisting with accruals and prepayments
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• Balance sheet reconciliations
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• Supporting month-end close activities
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• Producing financial reports and analysis
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• Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes
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• Partnering with stakeholders across the business
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• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within finance
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About You\n

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• Studying towards CIMA, ACCA or AAT
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• Previous experience in a finance role with strong bank reconciliation experience
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• Ambitious, eager to learn and keen to progress your career
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• Strong attention to detail and excellent analytical skills
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• Confident communicator with a proactive approach
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• Able to manage priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment
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What's in it for You? Salary up to £35,000 Full study support package Hybrid working arrangement Early finish every Friday Outstanding mentoring from an experienced Financial Controller Clear progression opportunities within a large, successful organisation Exposure to the full month-end process and wider finance function Supportive and collaborative team environmentIf you're looking for a role that will give you the exposure, support and progression needed to take the next step in your finance career, we'd love to hear from you.