Full job descriptionAssistant Accountant

Salary: £30,000 per annum + performance-related bonus
Location: Office-based
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

Are you an organised and detail-focused finance professional looking to develop your accounting career? We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join a growing and successful business, supporting a busy finance function across purchase ledger, reporting, reconciliations, payroll support, and month-end processes.

This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad exposure within a supportive team environment, with training provided and opportunities for professional development.

This position is being recruited on a temporary to permanent contract.

Key Responsibilities
*Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and payments
*Maintain accurate purchase ledger records and supplier accounts
*Reconcile supplier statements and resolve account queries
*Process and review employee expenses and company credit card transactions
*Complete bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
*Assist with month-end activities, including accruals and prepayments
*Support the preparation of management accounts
*Prepare quarterly VAT returns
*Assist with payroll processing and P11D administration
*Support year-end accounting activities and audits
About You *Previous experience in an accounts, finance, or assistant accountant role
*Strong attention to detail and excellent numerical accuracy
*Well-organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
*Confident working independently and as part of a team
*Experience with Sage 200 would be advantageous but is not essential
*AAT qualification or accountancy studies would be beneficial
Benefits *£30,000 annual salary
*Performance-related annual bonus
*Contributory pension scheme
*Employee Assistance Programme
*Free on-site parking
*Ongoing training and development opportunities
If you’re looking for a varied finance role where you can build your accounting expertise within a growing business, we’d love to hear from you.