Page Personnel are recruiting for a permanent Junior Assistant Accountant on behalf of a growing utility business based in Stretford. This role will work directly with the Finance Director and is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional in the early stages of their career looking for a role in which they can progress towards management accounts with study support. Client Details Our client is a growing group business going through a period of significant investment with a long term view of consolidating their businesses in to one group function. With an excellent culture and focus on professional progression for their workforce this is an excellent business to be a part of. Description Assistant Accountant duties will include: Preparation of monthly management accounts and reporting pack, including variance analysis and balance sheet reconciliations. Be a point of contact and provide day to day finance support to the business. Embrace and implement process improvement for the finances of this entity. Support the Finance team with: HMRC returns (VAT, CIS, P11ds etc) Banking and Treasury Management Preparation of Bank and Balance Sheet Reconciliations Maintenance of Fixed Assets and calculation of Depreciation Assist with Credit Control including review of Aged Debt and Cash Flow Reporting Support Payroll with processing, controls and transacting payments Purchase ledger invoice processing and payments as support for accounts payable team. Develop key business relationships across the group to ensure relevant financial information and commentary is consolidated and reported to management Profile The successful candidate will: Be studying AAT / ACA / ACCA / CIMA Have a proven track record in a finance role Be an excellent written and verbal communicator Be proficient in MS Office Have a high degree of attention to detail Job Offer A salary up to £27,000, study support, hybrid working, pension, parking & more