Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Location: Near Ebchester (Fully Office Based)

Hours: 9am to 5pm

Holidays : 25 days + bank holidays

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000

Reporting to the Finance Director and working within a small finance team, this is a varied, hands-on role with responsibility for supporting month-end activities and the wider finance function. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to develop into a broader accounting role and eventually take ownership of full accounts duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Month-end close, including journals, accruals and prepayments

• Balance sheet reconciliations

• Supporting management accounts preparation

• Sales and purchase ledger oversight

• Bank reconciliations and cash management

• VAT and general finance administration

• Supporting process improvements and finance projects

• Sales and purchase ledger control

• Credit control

• Supporting integration of a new system into the business

• Ad-hoc duties as required to include administration tasks

Essential Experience

• Previous month-end accounting experience

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics NAV (Navision)

• Good Excel skills

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently About You

• Hands-on and proactive approach

• Enjoys working closely with colleagues across the wider business

• Comfortable working in a small team environment

• Interested in systems and process improvement

• Keen to be involved in the implementation and integration of a new business system

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to broaden their experience, work closely with senior leadership, and play a key role in both the finance function and wider business operations.