Senior Accounts Assistant

Morgan McKinley is partnering with a growing construction business based in Wigan to recruit a Senior Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a permanent basis.

Role

In this position, you will report into the Financial Controller, acting as a trusted senior member of the finance team. You will be responsible for performing bank reconciliations across two business entities and supporting month-end accounting processes, while also supervising the Purchase Ledger Clerk within the same business.

Key Responsibilities:

Completing bank reconciliations for two separate business entities

Supporting the preparation of month-end accounts

Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations

Posting and reviewing journals

Supervising and supporting the Purchase Ledger Clerk

Maintaining strong financial controls and accurate financial records

Supporting reporting and analysis for the Financial Controller

Ideal Candidate Profile:

Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar role

Strong experience with bank reconciliations and month-end processes

Experience supervising or mentoring junior finance staff

Experience using either Kerridge Commercial Systems or Keyloop would be preferable, but not essential.

Highly organised with excellent attention to detail

Strong Excel skills and confidence using accounting systems

Salary & Benefits

30,000 - 35,000 per annum

Permanent, full-time opportunity within a stable and supportive finance team

Office-based role with a half-day finish on Fridays