Assistant Accountant 12 month FTC

Assistant Accountant 12 month FTC Warrington (Hybrid) Up to £35,000 + study support Are you looking for the next step in your finance career? We're working with a hugely successful and growing business based in the heart of Birchwood that's looking to add an Assistant Accountant to its established finance team for the next 12 months, with a view it may go permanent. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive environment where you'll gain exposure to both the accounting and commercial sides of the business, giving you a varied role with plenty of scope to develop. This isn't a role where you'll be stuck processing invoices all day. You'll be working closely with colleagues across finance and operations, helping to manage project finances, support month-end activities and provide the financial information that helps the business make informed decisions. If you're naturally curious, enjoy getting into the detail and want a role where you can learn, develop and take on more responsibility over time, we'd love to hear from you. What you'll be doing • Completing bank and balance sheet reconciliations. • Maintaining the fixed asset register and processing depreciation. • Reconciling company credit cards and posting journals. • Preparing accruals, prepayments and revenue journals. • Supporting month-end and year-end accounting processes. • Monitoring project costs from start to finish, ensuring accurate financial reporting throughout. • Processing internal recharges and cost allocations. • Working alongside operational teams to understand project performance and financial results. • Assisting with management accounts and providing financial analysis where required. • Identifying opportunities to improve processes and support the wider finance team with ad hoc duties. What we're looking for • Previous experience in a finance role such as Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant or Finance Analyst. • A good understanding of reconciliations, journals and month-end processes. • Confident using Excel and finance systems. • Studying towards AAT, ACCA or CIMA would be advantageous, but isn't essential. • Someone who enjoys building relationships with people across the business. • A proactive approach and a genuine willingness to learn and develop. Whats in it for you? • Join a well-established, successful business with ambitious growth plans. • Study support • Gain valuable exposure to both finance and commercial operations. • 25 days holiday • Genuine opportunities to progress your career as the business continues to grow. If you're looking for a role that offers more than just the day-to-day accounts duties and want to become a key part of a collaborative finance team, we'd love to hear from you.