RTR Assistant Accountant

Altum Consulting are working with a leading media business to recruit an RTR Assistant Accountant based in Salford, Manchester. This role will offers hybrid working, with 3 days in the office, and 2 days working from home.

RTR Assistant Accountant role:

• Support accurate and timely delivery of general ledger account reconciliations
• Assist with revenue, cost of sales, and related balance sheet postings
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations across business areas and legal entities
• Support channels stock reconciliations and investigate aged balances
• Use the reconciliation tool and help transition reconciliations off Excel
• Assist in audit preparations as part of the annual calendar
• Perform daily, monthly, and year-end accounting tasks
• Participate in usability testing for system updates and process improvements
• Work collaboratively with the wider Finance Operations team to resolve discrepancies
• Help maintain process documentation and ensure adherence to SOPs
• Contribute to achieving performance KPIs and service level targets
• Support automation and finance transformation initiatives
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and relevant accounting standards
• Prioritise workload effectively and take ownership of your personal development

As an RTR Assistant Accountant you'll be/have:

• Studying towards a professional Accounting Qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience in a RTR team, ideally within a large organisation
• Good understanding of general ledger processes and financial controls
• Familiarity with reconciliation tools is a plus
• Detail-oriented, organised, and proactive
• Strong communication skills and willingness to learn

For further information on this new role please contact Aliza Qureshi on the attached details.