Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant (12 months FTC)
Wigan
Salary £28,000 - £32,000
Medlock Partners are delighted to partnering with well established manufacturing business based in Wigan looking for an Assistant Accountant for a 12 month FTC.
I am keen to speak with enthusiastic and hands-on Part-Qualified (ACCA/CIMA) or AAT Qualified Assistant Accountant who will provide support to the team for 12 months.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the duties of the Assistant Accountant will include:
* Generate and maintain balance sheet reconciliations
* Assisting in month-end duties
* Assist with audit tasks when necessary
* Submit monthly VAT returns
* Collaborate in Budgeting and forecasting
* Support in the preparation and analysis of currency forecasting
* Regularly reconcile bank accounts as needed
* Maintain customer information on the system, including adding suppliers, verifying bank details, and issuing credit notes
* Sustain accurate stock records for the business
* Compile Flash forecasts
* Provide KPIs as requested by the management team
* Conduct payment runs and process payment requests
* Address inquiries pertaining to Sales ledger, Purchase ledger, and Stock
* Conduct weekly debt chasing and oversee debt management
* Support in stock takes
The Ideal candidates will be studying either ACCA, CIMA or be AAT qualified as well as being confident and assertive with the ability to build rapport and effectively communicate with people at all levels. You will be determined to go the extra mile to achieve results.
For further information on this role please contact Anna Glapiak.
Medlock Partners are a professional services recruitment specialist operating across the Northwest of England. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances, including minorities and those with disabilities. Please note our advertisements use years' experience and salary levels purely as a guide. We are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfill the role. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion