Assistant Accountant Location: Stockport Salary: circa £30,000- £35,000 We're looking for an Assistant Accountant to join a dynamic finance team at a leading wholesale company based in Stockport. In this role, you'll report to the Head of UK Finance and play a key part in the month-end process, managing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating complex queries. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and thrives on problem-solving. Responsibilities include: Assist in the maintenance of the accounts inbox to ensure that all entries are dealt with in a timely manner or re-directed as necessary Assisting the process of balance sheet reconciliations, transactional and analytical Ledger house-keeping Supporting other departmental queries throughout the business and providing information to internal stakeholders when required Maintaining Inter-company reconciliations, liaising with businesses in the group based world-wide Preparing, reconciling and posting journal entries Assisting with the month end process Assist with year end audit queries, liaising with external accountants Requirements: Strong working knowledge of MS Excel Good understanding of accounting principles and concepts, including experience with complex balance sheet reconciliations Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills Accuracy and excellent attention to detail Good work ethic Team player with good communication Benefits: Hybrid Working Cycle to Work Scheme Free on-site parking 25 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays Company Pension Free on-site Gym Please send a copy of your CV for immediate consideration.