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Assistant Accountant

Permanent, Full Time
£28,000 p.a.
Hybrid - Runcorn

Why Join Us?

Are you looking to grow your finance career in a dynamic and supportive environment? We're seeking an ambitious Assistant Accountant to join our team, where you'll play a key role in financial reporting and analysis across corporate functions. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your technical accounting skills and gain exposure to a wide range of finance operations.

Your Role

As Assistant Accountant, you'll support the Finance Business Partners in delivering accurate and timely financial reporting. Your responsibilities will include:

Processing monthly central recharges across business units
Reconciling recharges quarterly and communicating variances
Supporting month-end close and reporting across P&L and balance sheet
Posting journals and assisting with financial commentary
Completing balance sheet reconciliations with full audit trail
Supporting internal and external stakeholders with financial queries
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance team

What We're Looking For

Essential:

Minimum 12 months' experience in a general ledger finance role
Strong analytical and reconciliation skills
Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Experience engaging with stakeholders collaboratively
A proactive, "can-do" attitude and team spirit

Desirable:

AAT qualified or studying towards ACA/CIMA/ACCA
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Business Central)
Advanced Excel skills
Familiarity with P&L reporting, accruals, and variance analysis

Why You'll Love Working With Us

You'll be part of a forward-thinking finance team that values growth, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take the next step in your accounting career, we'd love to hear from you!

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period, therefore we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Tate is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Tate is committed to promoting equal opportunities. To ensure that every candidate has the best experience with us, we encourage you to let us know if there are any adjustments we can make during the application or interview process. Your comfort and accessibility are our priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Additionally, we value and respect your individuality, and we invite you to share your preferred pronouns in your application