Accounts Assistant

Radius; Crewe; On-site; GBP 22,000 - GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive global business is seeking an Accounts Assistant to aid in financial reporting and analysis. This full-time position in Crewe provides an excellent opportunity to start or advance a finance career. Responsibilities include assisting with monthly accounts, financial reporting, and supporting year-end processes. Applicants should have prior finance experience and strong communication skills. The company offers competitive benefits including a pension scheme and study support for qualifications.

Benefits

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Enhanced Maternity pay

Cycle to Work and Electric Car Scheme

Options for wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Prior experience in finance or accounting through studies or work.
• Strong attention to detail and logical problem-solving skills.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Excel and open to learning new systems.
• Organised and able to manage tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Help produce financial reporting packs and commentary.
• Support in comparing actual performance to budgets.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure deadlines are met.
• Assist with year-end processes including audit schedules.
• Provide ad hoc analysis to the Finance Manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication

Team player

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Assistant (CIMA/ACCA Study Support)

• Full-time
• Department: Finance & Commercial
• Work Pattern: Office Based (5 days onsite)

We’re an ambitious, forward-thinking global business who build transformative solutions for our customers to deliver best-in-class sustainable mobility, connectivity, and technology solutions. We support our customers with a range of products and services to meet their needs.

Since 1990 our ambition has never wavered. From humble beginnings, our vision and drive has seen us venture into new markets with confidence and stay ahead of market trends. Our mission is to help businesses of all sizes adapt to the future and take advantage of the opportunities that change brings. Sustainability is at the core of our offering. With our leading e-mobility solutions, we’re committed to guiding businesses through the energy transition, building solutions for a more sustainable, connected future.

This is where you come in. We are on a journey of growth. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of technology innovation and we invite you along on this journey.

The role of Accounts Assistant within the Radius is a great opportunity to start or develop your career in finance. You’ll report to the Finance Manager and work closely with the Accounting & Financial Control team, learning how to support accurate and timely financial reporting.

What you’ll be doing

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including basic profit & loss and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Helping to produce financial reporting packs and commentary for review by senior finance colleagues.
• Supporting the team in comparing actual performance to budgets and forecasts, preparing simple variance analysis.
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Assisting with year-end processes, including preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Learning how to improve processes and controls, and suggesting ideas for efficiency.
• Providing ad hoc analysis and support to the Finance Manager.

Collaborating with central teams (Group, Tax, Compliance) as needed.

Prior experience to finance or accounting (e.g., through studies, work experience, or an accounts assistant role) is required.

Strong attention to detail and a logical approach to problem-solving.

Comfortable using Microsoft Excel and willing to learn new systems.

Keen to learn, develop and get stuck into the role.

Organised and able to manage tasks and deadlines.

Good communicator and team player.

What we offer

Your impact on Radius will be rewarded with a competitive package and the opportunity to develop your career in many directions. You’ll gain hands‑on experience, mentoring, and support to progress towards a professional qualification and a good work life balance.

Our benefits include:

• Defined Contribution pension scheme
• Enhanced Maternity pay
• Cycle to Work and Electric Car Scheme
• A range of options to support your physical, mental, and financial wellbeing.

If you feel we are a good match for each other, you can apply online now!

If you’d like to understand more about the role or life at Radius before applying, then please contact our talent team via [e-mail]

Radius is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any adjustments or accommodations at any stage of the process, please let us know, and we will do our best to you.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy before the closing date in the event of an overwhelming response or a change in business priorities.

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