Assistant Accountant Based: Bury Salary: up to £30k benefits. 9-12 month contract role Our client are a well-established, well-known business based in Bury. Established over 50 years ago, they have grown over the last few years and have a long standing workforce with a great culture and fantastic offices. We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join an a contract basis of 9-12 months. You must be available to start immediately or with short notice Role: Daily bank journal postings for multiple entities and daily bank reconciliations. Monthly credit card analysis - collecting receipts, recording all transactions, preparing and posting the monthly journal Prepare monthly management accountants for three of our small companies taking them from trial balance to completing a P&L and balance sheet. Balance sheet reconciliations & journal postings Complete quarterly VAT returns for small entities Liaising with other teams on various finance related queries, ensuring smooth communication and teamwork. Answer external auditor queries during the year end audit process. Reporting to the Finance Manager on any ad hoc tasks Experience: Able to learn new systems & processes quickly AAT OR QBE with experience in the above Highly competent in double entry accounting and able to apply this knowledge Strong Excel, able to manage large data sets Please send your CV for immediate consideration