Assistant Accountant

KCR are excited to be working with this successful business based in Middlesbrough. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will become an integral part of a busy finance team, supporting the production of accurate financial information across multiple business entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts to trial balance stage

• Post and reconcile journals

• Accruals and prepayments

• Complete monthly bank reconciliations

• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules

• Maintain the fixed asset register and process depreciation journals

• Support cashflow monitoring and reporting activities

• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes

• Ensure purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions are accurately reflected within the accounts

• Assist in maintaining robust financial controls and procedures

• Provide ad hoc support to the Finance Manager and wider finance team Candidate Requirements

• Strong understanding of month-end processes

• Ability to work confidently to trial balance stage

• Good Excel skills and experience using accounting software

• Organised and detail-oriented with strong analytical skills

• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively

• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious finance professional seeking a broad Assistant Accountant position with genuine exposure to management accounting responsibilities and clear career development opportunities.