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Assistant Accountant

St Helens
Full-time
On-site
Merseyside
£38,000 - £40,000 GBP yearly
Accounting / Finance
Assistant Accountant

* 3–6 Month FTC

* Potential to Go Permanent

* £38,000–£40,000

* St Helens , due to location transport needed

* Fully office based 37.5 hours

Beam Recruit is proud to be supporting a rapidly growing business services organisation based in St Helens, as they look to appoint an Assistant Accountant on a 3–6 month fixed-term contract.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a business with an impressive leadership team, exciting growth plans, and a positive, forward-thinking culture. There is also strong potential for this role to become permanent for the right person.

Why Join This Business?

* Join a fast-growing and ambitious organisation with exciting plans for the future

* Work closely with a high-calibre leadership team

* Gain exposure to a busy, evolving finance function where you can really add value

* Friendly, supportive environment with a hands-on approach

* Potential to become a permanent role depending on business needs and performance

What You Will Be Doing

Reporting into the Financial Controller , you’ll support the finance function across a range of core accounting duties, including:

* Assisting with month-end preparation and reporting

* Accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations

* Supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable processes

* Bank reconciliations and cashflow support

* Assisting with financial data analysis and reporting

* Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting process improvements

* Payroll support (nice to have)

This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys working in a busy environment and being part of a team that’s driving improvement.

What Makes You a Great Fit

To be considered, you’ll ideally have:

* Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant / Accounts role

* AAT qualified (or working towards)

* Strong Excel skills and confident working with finance systems

* A proactive, can-do attitude with strong attention to detail

* Ability to hit the ground running in a fast-paced environment

* Payroll experience would be beneficial, but not essential

About Beam Recruit

Beam Recruit is a specialist recruitment consultancy based in Liverpool, supporting businesses across the Northwest. We recruit with heart and purpose and we’re proud to partner with organisations whose values truly shine.

A Note From Us

We receive a high volume of applications, so unfortunately we can’t always offer individual feedback. If your application is successful, we’ll be in touch within 5 working days.

If you’d like a confidential chat about this role or other opportunities, we’re always happy to help