Assistant Accountant

H&M Distribution Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distribution services provider in Warrington seeks an Assistant Accountant to join its Finance team. This role involves supporting essential accounting processes to enhance business performance and compliance. The ideal candidate should have 2+ years of experience and be part-qualified in AAT or CIMA. The position offers progression opportunities, financial study support, and various employee benefits, including annual leave, bonuses, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday

Length of service rewards

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Death in Service benefit

Company pension scheme

Company sponsorship for AAT and/or CIMA qualifications

Wellbeing and counselling programme

Free onsite parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Ability to manage competing demands effectively.

Responsibilities

• Weekly support of P&L production.
• Group cash book postings.
• Ad hoc manual invoicing.
• Reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts.
• Short-term cashflow forecasting and monitoring.
• Handling invoice queries.
• Management of company credit card processes.
• Ad hoc account analysis.
• Assisting with year-end audit preparation.
• Learning to support all areas of the Finance function.

Skills

Part-qualified AAT or CIMA

Strong IT skills, including Excel

Excellent attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Ability to work autonomously

Flexible and adaptable to change

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Well organized

Genuine enthusiasm for delivering high-quality work

Education

Part-qualified AAT or CIMA

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview of Role

H&M Distribution Limited, one of the leading suppliers of distribution services within the UK, is offering an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join its busy Finance team. The Assistant Accountant will play a key role in supporting the finance department by managing essential accounting processes that support business performance and compliance. This is a development role with progression opportunities and financial study support.

Benefits & Incentives

• 28 days annual leave plus an additional day off for your birthday
• Length of service rewards including additional holiday and bonuses
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Death in Service benefit
• Company pension scheme
• Company sponsorship for AAT and/or CIMA qualifications
• Wellbeing and counselling programme
• Free onsite parking

Responsibilities

• Weekly support of P&L production
• Group cash book postings
• Ad hoc manual invoicing
• Reconciliation of key balance sheet accounts
• Short-term cashflow forecasting and monitoring
• Handling invoice queries
• Management of company credit card processes
• Ad hoc account analysis
• Assisting with year-end audit preparation
• Learning to support all areas of the Finance function

Person Specification

• Part-qualified AAT or CIMA
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar role
• Strong IT skills, including Excel
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills
• Flexible and adaptable to change
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Genuine enthusiasm for delivering high-quality work
• Well organised with the ability to prioritise and manage competing demands
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Keen to develop finance skills through continuous learning

Additional Information

Salary Range: £28,000 – £32,000 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (40 hours per week, including a 30-minute paid break per day)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Bonus: Eligibility to participate in a discretionary quarterly bonus scheme