Description
An opportunity has arisen for a Part-time Accounting Assistant to join a Finance Team based at a depot in Rochdale. The role is ideal for a candidate looking to develop their career within the finance community.
Hours: 22.5 hours per week (Over 3-5 Days)
Part-time Salary: £15,600 (FTE £26,000)
How will you contribute?
- Assist in the production of weekly accounts alongside the Finance Officer
- Review costs and provide explanations for variances to key stakeholders
- Manage time, attendance records, and payroll while addressing queries
- Support month-end procedures, ensuring costs are balanced and risks are identified
- Help operational teams understand cost drivers and gather relevant financial data
- Track costs to ensure accurate prepayments and accruals
- Review weekly operational trackers and resolve queries with the team
- Assist with period balance sheet reconciliations
- Create and post weekly & monthly journals
- Manage inter-contract and inter-company recharges
- Oversee purchasing processes, including raising purchase orders and liaising with suppliers
- Carry out ad-hoc duties as required
What will you bring?
- Ideally studying or interested in pursuing a professional accountancy qualification (AAT, CIMA, ACCA)
- Keen to develop a career in finance within the logistics industry
- Strong PC skills, particularly Microsoft Excel
- Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work accurately under pressure
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
What do we offer?
This role offers a friendly, safety-first environment alongside benefits such as:
- Company pension scheme
- Generous holiday allowance
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Employee discounts via an online platform
- On-site parkingAdditionally, there are career development opportunities and support for training, enrichment, and multi-skilling
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace where all employees feel valued.
