<dt class="rm-fieldTitle">Description</dt><dd class="rm-fieldData"><h3 data-start="305" data-end="368"><strong data-start="309" data-end="366">Trainee Assistant Accountant | Widnes | Up to £30k DOE </strong></h3><h3 data-start="305" data-end="368"><strong data-start="309" data-end="366">Are you looking for a step up in your finance career?</strong></h3><p data-start="369" data-end="533"><span data-start="369" data-end="448">This is an exciting opportunity to progress within a leading manufacturing company</span> that values development, supports professional study, and offers real career growth.</p><p data-start="535" data-end="904">We're recruiting for a <strong>Trainee </strong><strong data-start="559" data-end="583">Assistant Accountant t</strong><span data-start="559" data-end="583">o join an existing</span> finance team. You'll be working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy, initiative, and a proactive mindset are highly valued. Ideal for candidate who has 1-2 years of accounting experience as an accounts assistant or transactional role looking for a step up. Open to candidates who are currently studying (or looking to study) towards a <strong data-start="873" data-end="903">CIMA or ACCA qualification</strong>.</p><p data-start="935" data-end="1285">As a Trainee Assistant Accountant, you'll play an integral part in the finance function-supporting everything from monthly accounts preparation to audit processes and budgeting. You'll collaborate closely with both finance and operational teams to improve reporting and drive efficiency, gaining valuable exposure to a full range of financial responsibilities.</p><h3 data-start="1292" data-end="1320"><strong data-start="1296" data-end="1320">Trainee Assistant Accountant Key Responsibilities:</strong></h3><ul data-start="1322" data-end="2150"><li data-start="1322" data-end="1419"><p data-start="1324" data-end="1419">Preparation and posting of month-end journals - accruals, prepayments, and cost reallocations</p></li><li data-start="1420" data-end="1481"><p data-start="1422" data-end="1481">Month-end stock reconciliation and cost of sales analysis</p></li><li data-start="1482" data-end="1598"><p data-start="1484" data-end="1598">Assist in compiling monthly management accounts, including P&amp;L, sales and overhead analysis, and capex reporting</p></li><li data-start="1599" data-end="1656"><p data-start="1601" data-end="1656">Monthly payroll processing and cover for weekly wages</p></li><li data-start="1657" data-end="1766"><p data-start="1659" data-end="1766">Maintain fixed asset register, depreciation calculations, and oversee capital investment approval process</p></li><li data-start="1767" data-end="1852"><p data-start="1769" data-end="1852">Perform and reconcile monthly balance sheet accounts, investigating any variances</p></li><li data-start="1853" data-end="1925"><p data-start="1855" data-end="1925">Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and product costing</p></li><li data-start="1926" data-end="1991"><p data-start="1928" data-end="1991">Contribute to quarterly group reporting to the parent company</p></li><li data-start="1992" data-end="2059"><p data-start="1994" data-end="2059">Support year-end audit with reporting and information provision</p></li><li data-start="2060" data-end="2150"><p data-start="2062" data-end="2150">Provide ad hoc financial analysis and cover for other finance team members as required</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2157" data-end="2185"><strong data-start="2161" data-end="2185">Trainee Assistant Accountant Specification:</strong></h3><ul data-start="2187" data-end="2720"><li data-start="2241" data-end="2295"><p data-start="2243" data-end="2295">1-2 years' experience in an accounting role</p></li><li data-start="2296" data-end="2386"><p data-start="2298" data-end="2386">Studying towards CIMA or ACCA (or looking to begin); part-qualified candidates welcome</p></li><li data-start="2387" data-end="2467"><p data-start="2389" data-end="2467">Experience in a manufacturing, retail, or wholesale environment is desirable</p></li><li data-start="2468" data-end="2524"><p data-start="2470" data-end="2524">Strong Excel skills (VLOOKUP, PivotTables essential)</p></li><li data-start="2525" data-end="2579"><p data-start="2527" data-end="2579">Analytical thinker with strong attention to detail</p></li><li data-start="2580" data-end="2654"><p data-start="2582" data-end="2654">Self-starter with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines</p></li><li data-start="2655" data-end="2720"><p data-start="2657" data-end="2720">Collaborative team player with excellent communication skills</p></li></ul><h3 data-start="2727" data-end="2750"><strong data-start="2731" data-end="2750"><strong data-start="2161" data-end="2185">Trainee Assistant Accountant Benefits: </strong></strong></h3><ul data-start="2752" data-end="3037"><li>Study support for CIMA or ACCA</li><li>Progression opportunities within a leading manufacturing company</li><li>Annual bonus - 10% annual salary </li><li>3% company pension </li><li>Supportive team culture</li><li>Multiple company social events </li></ul><p><strong>BBBH33459</strong></p></dd>