Assistant Accountant

Page Personnel is working in partnership with a leading travel company based in Ellesmere Port to recruit an Assistant Accountant in a newly created role to join their growing accountancy function.

Client Details

This business has recently launched a new division offering a new product, with ambitions to grow this side of the business significantly. This will be a newly created role in which the successful candidate will be given a clear route of progression and several projects to manage.

Description

As Assistant Accountant, you will work closely with the Senior Accountant in setting up the business, implementing controls and processes to help develop the finance function. Your day to day duties will include:

• Assist in the production of the mothly management accounts
• Assist in the preparation of the budgets and forecasts
• Internal and external reporting
• Reviewing cash balances and balance sheet reconciliations
• Processing purchase ledger and refund payments
• Reviewing sales ledger
• Preparing monthly KPIs and other management information
• Supporting the finance team

Profile

The successful candidate must have the following skills and experience:

• Actively studying towards CIMA/ACCA/ACA
• Travel sector background would be advantageous
• Similar experience working in a management accounts role
• Ambitions to develop and qualify with the business
• Strong report writing skills and Excel knowledge

Job Offer

As Assistant Accountant, you will receive a great benefits package including a competitive salary of £28,000 with study support, with a generous holiday allowance and other benefits and perks.