At a Glance
- Tasks: Support month-end processes, prepare reconciliations, and assist with management accounts.
- Company: Join a well-established logistics company with a strong finance team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing mentoring, and genuine career progression.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with a focus on collaboration and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Step up your accounting career with real responsibilities and growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and a proactive learning attitude.
The predicted salary is between 34000 - 38000 £ per year.
Ready for your next step in your accounting career? We're working with a well-established logistics company looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team and build a long-term career. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond transactional finance into a role with greater responsibility, ongoing mentoring and genuine career progression.
Key Responsibilities of Assistant Accountant
- Support the month-end close process, including journals, accruals and prepayments
- Prepare bank, intercompany and balance sheet reconciliations
- Assist with the production of monthly management accounts
- Review financial data to ensure accuracy across multiple business divisions
- Prepare VAT returns and support statutory compliance
- Analyse transport, fleet and operational costs to support business performance
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
- Support the finance team with year-end audit requirements
Skills and Competencies
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and data analysis
- Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
- Effective communication skills with confidence when dealing with colleagues, suppliers and customers
- A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop professionally
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a collaborative finance team
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme.
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