Assistant Accountant Role
Location: Wellingborough
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm
Working Pattern: Full-time, Office Based
Benefits: Annual Bonus, Enhanced Pension, Free On-site Parking, Career Development Opportunities
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and motivated Assistant Accountant to join a well-established and growing business based in Wellingborough.
Working directly alongside the Group Finance Manager, this role offers a fantastic opportunity for an accounting professional looking to develop their skills and progress their career within a supportive environment. As the finance team's second member, you will gain broad exposure across the accounts function and play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the business.
The organisation employs approximately 80+ staff and continues to experience positive growth, offering genuine long-term career progression for the right individual.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts
- Support month-end and year-end processes
- Balance sheet reconciliations
- Maintain and update financial records accurately
- Assist with purchase ledger and sales ledger activities when required
- Support cash flow reporting and bank reconciliations
- Process journals, accruals and prepayments
- Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities
- Produce and maintain Excel-based financial reports and analysis
- Support financial reporting requirements across the wider business
- Work closely with the Group Finance Manager on ongoing projects and continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and company procedures
About You
The successful candidate will ideally possess:
- Previous experience within an Assistant Accountant or similar finance position
- AAT qualified, studying towards ACCA/CIMA, or qualified by experience
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to manipulate and analyse data
- Experience of accounting systems (knowledge of CODA would be advantageous)
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop
- Experience within logistics, transport, distribution or a related industry would be advantageous but is not essential
What's on Offer?
- Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 depending on experience
- Annual company bonus scheme
- Company pension scheme
- 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- 15 days company sick pay allowance
- Three-month probation period
- Free on-site parking
- Direct mentorship from an experienced Group Finance Manager
- Genuine opportunities for progression and career development
- Stable and growing business environment
Recruitment Process
- Initial face-to-face interview
- Excel assessment as part of the selection process
- Opportunity to meet key stakeholders and learn more about the business
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional seeking a role where they can learn, develop and build a long-term career within a successful and growing organisation
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