We are looking for an Assistant Accountant in to join our Finance team who are based at our produce sites in Colne.

As an Assistant Accountant, you’ll be responsible for:

• Assisting the team in the efficient planning and management of external reporting processes,
• Preparing external reporting documents (such as statutory accounts, iXBRL tagging and ONS surveys) in line with role requirements.
• Identifying ways to make an impact for stakeholders and respond to them on a timely basis.
• Participating in projects based on providing expertise and support for improving business processes and procedures.
• Providing and communicating financial information as required.
• Developing and maintaining relationships with other teams across the business to understand and meet their needs; driving a culture of teamwork across the function.
• Generating ideas for improvements in line with the task specific areas of your role.

You’ll ideally have the following skills and experience:

• This role would suit someone who is part-qualified and currently working towards a professional qualification (CIMA / ACA / ACCA / AAT).
• Experience working as an Assistant Accountant either in practice or a large and fast paced organisation.
• Knowledge of financial accounting.
• Excellent written communication and planning skills
• Working knowledge of Oracle/CCH would be preferable.
• Proficient analytical and numerical skills.
• Previous experience using Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to build good working relationships with a variety of stakeholders across the business.
• A self motivated individual with experience of delivering to deadlines.

Why work for Morrisons?

• We have adopted a 4 day working week and flexibility on hours.
• We offer study support and development to becoming a fully qualified accountant
• Recent PE takeover with exciting business areas primed for growth
• Scope for progression – both upwards and laterally, within Morrisons
• Offer of study support to help achieve your goals of becoming fully qualified
• Our high spec head office offers a range of mod cons and amenities – including onsite gym, parking, prayer space, bespoke coffee shops, and a wide variety of freshly prepared and subsidised meals daily from our cafeteria.

Apply today to see what a career with Morrisons can offer you.