_{28th July, 2025}

Berkshire Talent Partnership is proud to be working with a respected global engineering consultancy to recruit an Accounts Assistant for their finance team based in Altrincham.
  
This is a well-rounded role, suited to someone with practical accounts experience who is looking to settle into a long-term position in a very supportive environment. The successful candidate will be supporting core finance functions as well as providing financial information to project teams across the business.
  
Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process project billing and client invoices
• Support accounts receivable and credit control activities
• Carry out day-to-day accounts payable tasks
• Track project costs and provide updates to internal teams
• Maintain and update financial models for cost performance monitoring
• Assist in preparing weekly and monthly internal finance reports
• Help identify any financial risks or discrepancies in cost tracking
• Maintain accurate records of contracts and project cost data
• Support non-finance colleagues with financial queries
• Assist with month-end and year-end tasks, including journal entries and reconciliations
• Provide backup support to other members of the UK finance team as needed

  
What We're Looking For
We’re seeking someone with:

• At least 2–3 years of relevant experience in an accounts role
• A degree in accounting, finance or business (or equivalent experience) is ideal but not essential
• Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Office 365)
• Experience with invoicing and accounts payable/receivable
• Familiarity with balance sheet and P&L reconciliations
• SAP experience is desirable but not essential
• A careful, methodical approach and good attention to detail
• Clear communication skills and the ability to support team members
• NB This role does not currently support Study for Accounting Qualifications

  
  
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a structured finance team, values stability, and is happy to remain in the role for the next few years without seeking rapid progression.

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