Full job descriptionAssistant Financial Accountant
Wigan, Greater Manchester

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Financial Accountant to join a growing, international business. Working closely with the Group Financial Controller and wider finance team, you’ll support a range of financial accounting, cash management and reporting activities. This is a varied role offering exposure to month-end, year-end, tax and treasury processes, alongside the opportunity to contribute to improvements in financial controls and reporting.

Key Responsibilities
*Assist with year-end statutory accounts preparation and external audit requirements.
*Support treasury and banking activities, including weekly cash flow forecasts, foreign currency requirements and payment processing.
*Help prepare information for VAT returns and other regulatory submissions.
*Complete month-end activities, including journal postings and reviews of balance sheet accounts, intercompany balances and bank reconciliations.
*Provide support with project accounting and the preparation of tax packs.
*Liaise with external auditors and colleagues across the business to ensure information is accurate and deadlines are met.
*Identify opportunities to improve finance processes, controls and reporting.
*Provide ad hoc support to the Group Financial Controller and the wider finance team as required.

About you
*Experience in a finance or management accounting environment.
*A sound understanding of core financial accounting principles.
*Strong Excel skills and confidence handling financial information.
*Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
*Good communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
*Strong organisation and time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.