Paying up to £35k Benefits - Our client, a well-established organisation based in Oldham, is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This is a 12-month FTC covering parental leave and will be starting mid/to the end of June 2025 so applicants must be available to start at short notice. This is a full-time job opportunity working 9.00am-5.00pm Monday to Friday with a 1-hour lunch break (35 hours per week). The job will initially be office based, however after training the role can be hybrid with 2 days in the office Wed/Thurs and 3 days WFH. THE JOB Reporting to the Management Accountant, your responsibilities will include: * Maintaining fixed asset and lease schedules * Assisting with VAT returns * Supporting with month-end: accruals, journals, analysis, and reconciliations * Preparing sales and stock reports * Assisting with management reporting THE PERSON * AAT Qualified/Part Qualified Accountant – ACCA, CIMA * Strong IT skills, notably Excel (V-lookups & Pivot Tables) * Ability to communicate to different levels in the organisation * High level of accuracy and attention to detail * Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage changing priorities * Work under own initiative * Experience with ERP systems THE BENEFITS * Hybrid working (2 days in the office, 3 WFH) * Free onsite parking * 25 days holiday the Bank Holidays * Staff shop/discounts * Relaxed and friendly working environment * Casual dress *Please note that we are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship