Morgan McKinley is partnering with a growing construction business based in Wigan to recruit a Senior Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a permanent basis. Role In this position, you will report into the Financial Controller, acting as a trusted senior member of the finance team. You will be responsible for performing bank reconciliations across two business entities and supporting month-end accounting processes, while also supervising the Purchase Ledger Clerk within the same business. Key Responsibilities: Completing bank reconciliations for two separate business entities Supporting the preparation of month-end accounts Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations Posting and reviewing journals Supervising and supporting the Purchase Ledger Clerk Maintaining strong financial controls and accurate financial records Supporting reporting and analysis for the Financial Controller Ideal Candidate Profile: Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar role Strong experience with bank reconciliations and month-end processes Experience supervising or mentoring junior finance staff Experience using either Kerridge Commercial Systems or Keyloop would be preferable, but not essential. Highly organised with excellent attention to detail Strong Excel skills and confidence using accounting systems Salary & Benefits 30,000 - 35,000 per annum Permanent, full-time opportunity within a stable and supportive finance team Office-based role with a half-day finish on Fridays TPBN1_UKTJ
Job Title
Senior Accounts Assistant