Assistant Accountant: Study Support & Career Growth

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

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.