Assistant Accountant

Are you looking to join a growing business within an elite finance team, supporting several fast-scaling technology businesses? Do you want a great future career plan with lots of investment and hands on opportunity to learn? Then this is the role for you!
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As an Assistant Accountant within ClearCourse's Shared Service Centre you will be supporting several of our portfolio businesses with all parts of the month end process. You will be a commercial business partner – working with and supporting senior leaders with all things finance. As part of our established shared service centre, you will have open access to our senior finance team who will impart their knowledge on you, giving you huge opportunity to grow your understanding and progress your career.
*What you will you need to be able to do the job?*
* Part qualified accountant (ICAEW, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
* Strong working knowledge of MS Excel
* Good understanding of accounting principles and concepts
* Strong analytical, problem solving and communication skills
* Ability to present information to management in a clear and concise manner
* Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders
*What are the key accountabilities for this role?*
* Performing R2R activities for applicable entities according to ClearCourse standard procedures
* Performing the monthly accounting close in line with the standard Group close calendar and ClearCourse governance
* Preparation of bi-weekly cash flow forecasts for review by senior R2R accountant
* Liaise cross functionally with other SSC teams and with business leaders to understand the business, its transactions and how it has performed
* Manage reporting for various portfolio businesses concurrently
*We offer:*
* Life Assurance and Group Income Protection
* Private medical cover with cash plan
* Enhanced Company Pension
* Hybrid-working model with 25 days annual leave + your birthday off
* Employee wellbeing perks – including Peppy Health, Perkbox, etc...
* Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
* Generous training budgets and reimbursement for professional memberships
*If this role sounds like your next career move, hit APPLY now to send your CV for immediate consideration!*
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Education:
* A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
* accounting: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Manchester