Assistant Accountant Job at Birkenhead, Merseyside Full Time

Birkenhead
£30,000 – £35,000 + Benefits

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join the finance team of a well-established manufacturing company based in Skinhead.

This is a varied and hands-on opportunity suited to someone who enjoys working across multiple areas of finance and is confident managing day-to-day accounting processes. The role is ideal for candidates with strong payroll and purchase ledger experience who are looking to broaden their accounting exposure and continue developing within a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Ownership and processing of payroll, ensuring accuracy and timely completion
• Full purchase ledger responsibility, including supplier reconciliations and payment runs
• Assisting with month-end close, journals, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting the preparation of management accounts
• Handling a range of ad hoc finance and accounting tasks across the department
• Working closely with senior finance colleagues to support reporting and financial controls

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role
• Strong background in payroll and purchase ledger
• Comfortable working within a varied role and managing changing priorities
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work effectively within a team environment

Salary & Benefits

• £30,000 – £35,000 salary, depending on experience
• Opportunity to gain exposure across a broad range of finance responsibilities
• Career development beyond transactional accounting
• Stable and supportive working environment within an established manufacturing business

If you are looking for a broad finance role within a growing and supportive company, we would love to hear from you.

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