Assistant Accountant
* 3–6 Month FTC
* Potential to Go Permanent
* £38,000–£40,000
* St Helens, due to location transport needed
* Fully office based 37.5 hours
Beam Recruit is proud to be supporting a rapidly growing business services organisation based in St Helens, as they look to appoint an Assistant Accountant on a 3–6 month fixed-term contract.
This is a brilliant opportunity to join a business with an impressive leadership team, exciting growth plans, and a positive, forward-thinking culture. There is also strong potential for this role to become permanent for the right person.
Why Join This Business?
* Join a fast-growing and ambitious organisation with exciting plans for the future
* Work closely with a high-calibre leadership team
* Gain exposure to a busy, evolving finance function where you can really add value
* Friendly, supportive environment with a hands-on approach
* Potential to become a permanent role depending on business needs and performance
What You Will Be Doing
Reporting into the Financial Controller, you’ll support the finance function across a range of core accounting duties, including:
* Assisting with month-end preparation and reporting
* Accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
* Supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
* Bank reconciliations and cashflow support
* Assisting with financial data analysis and reporting
* Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting process improvements
* Payroll support (nice to have)
This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys working in a busy environment and being part of a team that’s driving improvement.
What Makes You a Great Fit
To be considered, you’ll ideally have:
* Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant / Accounts role
* AAT qualified (or working towards)
* Strong Excel skills and confident working with finance systems
* A proactive, can-do attitude with strong attention to detail
* Ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment
* Payroll experience would be beneficial, but not essential
About Beam Recruit
Beam Recruit is a specialist recruitment consultancy based in Liverpool, supporting businesses across the Northwest. We recruit with heart and purpose and we’re proud to partner with organisations whose values truly shine.
A Note From Us
We receive a high volume of applications, so unfortunately we can’t always offer individual feedback. If your application is successful, we’ll be in touch within 5 working days.
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