Assistant Accountant

A respected and well-established organisation is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join its friendly and supportive finance team.

With a strong reputation built over many years, this successful business operates across the North of England and offers a secure, long-term career within a collaborative and professional working environment.

Working as part of a small, close-knit finance team, you'll enjoy a varied role with genuine responsibility, supporting the production of accurate financial information while contributing to the continued success of the business.

The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

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• Assisting with monthly project costing
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• Completing inter-company, cashbook and balance sheet reconciliations.
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• Supporting VAT returns, fixed asset accounting and monthly management accounts.
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• Assisting with financial statement preparation and the annual external audit.
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• Testing system upgrades and supporting colleagues with finance system queries.
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• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and contribute to the efficiency of the finance function.
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About You

We're looking for someone who has:

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• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role.
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• A sound understanding of reconciliations, VAT, month end processes and support with the production of monthly management accounts.
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• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
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• Good Excel skills and confidence using finance systems.
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• A proactive, team-focused approach with a willingness to learn and develop.
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• Experience within construction, engineering or another project-based environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
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What's on Offer

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• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
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• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
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• Company pension scheme with a 5% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution.
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• Full-time hours: Monday to Thursday 0800–1630, Friday 0800–1600.
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• Free on-site parking.
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• A supportive, welcoming finance team.
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• Excellent long-term career prospects with a financially secure and successful employer.
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