Assistant Accountant

Altrincham

£30,000 - £33,000

A modern, fast-growing business with real scope to develop and progress

Looking to step into a role where you'll genuinely make an impact and work closely with the Finance Director?

This business is a dynamic, modern and abitous team, operating in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment. With exciting growth plans and a collaborative team culture, this is an opportunity for someone who wants to build their career, take on responsibility early, and grow alongside the business.

The Opportunity

As Assistant Accountant, you'll be at the heart of the finance function, supporting day-to-day operations while gaining exposure to wider financial strategy and reporting. You'll work closely with senior leadership and play a key role in maintaining accuracy, control, and efficiency across all financial processes.

This is not a "sit in the background" role - you'll be trusted, challenged, and given room to develop.

What You'll Be Doing

• Overseeing the smooth processing of incoming and outgoing payments, ensuring everything is handled accurately and on schedule

• Carrying out regular bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving any inconsistencies

• Assisting in maintaining and analysing financial records, ensuring all figures and transactions are correctly reflected

• Supporting the preparation of stakeholder reports, helping track performance metrics and key financial indicators

• Playing an active role in month-end activities, including preparing journals and adjusting entries

• Coordinating with external partners such as accountants and auditors to support reporting and compliance requirements

• Contributing to financial planning cycles by gathering data and assisting with analysis for budgets and forecasts

• Taking part in process improvements and additional finance projects as the business continues to evolve

Whats Needed

• Solid grounding in double-entry bookkeeping and management accounts

• Strong Excel skills and experience with accounting software (e.g. Xero, Sage or similar)

• Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail

• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-moving environment

• A proactive mindset with the confidence to ask questions and suggest improvements

• Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude

If you're looking for more than just a job and want a role where you can learn, grow, and build a career, this could be exactly what you're looking for.