Assistant Accountant

Howarth Morris are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join a highly regarded, successful and rapidly expanding housing association in the North West. This is an on-going temporary role 100% working from home, but full support and training will be available. Due to business growth there is possibility of this role being extended or even made permanent should the successful applicant impress.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of accurate and timely management accounts, including detailed and accurate cash flow statements
• Maintain finance dashboard including consolidation of scheme specific commentary
• Production of cash flows
• Balance sheet reconciliation
• VAT returns
• Wages Journal
• Maintain Cashbook
• Bank Reconciliation
• Ensuring that the business performance is correctly measured and accurately reported
• Look to implement new ideas and processes that will improve efficiency and drive profit

Candidate Requirements

• Min AAT Qualified, CIMA or ACCA Part-qualified
• Excellent knowledge of finance systems and Excel skills (including formulas and data manipulation)
• Experience of working in a fast paced environment
• Understanding of VAT transactions and implications
• Hosing experience desirable

Howarth Morris

Howarth Morris is the North Wests leading Financial & HR Recruitment Consultancy and dedicated to the career management of Part Qualified and Qualified Professionals across ACA, ACCA, CIMA, AAT, ICM, CIPP and CIPD. Highly commended by CIMA (Recruitment Consultancy of the year 2010 - and Finalists in 2011) we are committed to providing our clients with the best candidates for their business and our candidates with the best opportunities for their career. Visit our website for more information on www.howarthmorris.co.uk