Job Description

Sewell Wallis are really pleased to again, be representing this brilliant company based in Altrincham, Greater Manchester - one of the largest and most successful in their field globally in the search for an Assistant Accountant.
With a rich history and an ethos of longevity, this is a great opportunity to join a company where individuals are celebrated and you will be able to grow and develop your skillset.
What will you be doing?
As an Assistant Accountant you will:

• Assist in monthly management accounts preparation.
• Reconcile and clear Nominal Ledger accounts.
• Input and code cash book payments/receipts.
• Fixed assets.
• Support any data entry into computer system.
• Assist in preparation of year end accounts.
• Maintain Company petty cash records.
• Prepare VAT return quarterly.
• Prepare Bank reconciliation.
• Periodically check petty cash.
• Complete analysis as required.
• Stock reconciliation.
• Any other Ad Hoc tasks as may be required.

What skills will you need?

• Prior experience in a similar role (preferably motor retail).
• Experience using Kerridge.
• Strong use of Excel.
• Great communication skills.

What's on offer?

• An opportunity to join a company with a rich history and lots of potential for learning within the Assistant accountant role.
• Onsite parking.
• Competitive salary.
• Study support.

To apply please contact Hannah Sharp.
To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. With offices in Sheffield and Leeds, we are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.
Job ref: HS/6084Post Date: 24.07.25
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