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Assistant Accountant

Michael Page
Posted a day ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Stafford, Staffordshire ST18 9AR, England

Salary

£35,000 - £40,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • This role supports the Financial Reporting function with month-end processes and technical accounting tasks.
  • The position requires experience with large data sets and intermediate Excel skills, along with a strong grounding in accounting principles.
  • Candidates should ideally have 2-3 years of relevant experience and be studying AAT/ACCA/CIMA or be interested in progressing in their studies.
  • The salary for this position ranges from 35,000 to 40,000, with additional benefits including study support and flexible working hours.
  • The client is a leading organization in the engineering sector, known for its strong financial controls and collaborative culture.

This role supports the Financial Reporting function with month-end processes, balance sheet preparation, and technical accounting tasks. You'll work with large data sets and play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting.

Client Details

Our client is a market-leading organisation in the engineering and services sector, known for its strong financial controls and collaborative, people-focused culture. They offer excellent professional development opportunities, modern systems, and a stable environment where finance teams play a central role in decision support and operational performance.

Description

  • Prepare and post month-end journals and reconciliations
  • Support balance sheet, fixed asset, and intercompany accounting
  • Handle large volumes of financial data accurately and efficiently
  • Assist with financial reporting compliance and audit requirements
  • Contribute to process improvements and team development initiatives
  • Provide support to the Financial Controller and wider finance function

Profile

  • Strong grounding in accounting principles and month-end processes
  • Experience with large data sets and intermediate Excel skills
  • SAP or Blackline experience (or ability to pick up new systems quickly)
  • Detail-driven, analytical, and able to work independently
  • Collaborative mindset suited to a transitioning and growing team
  • Ideally studying AAT/ACCA/CIMA or interested in progressing

Job Offer

  • Competitive salary in the 35-40k range
  • Study support and long-term career progression
  • Private medical, dental, pension scheme, and reward benefits
  • Flexible working hours within a friendly, open-plan office
  • Opportunities to develop strong technical accounting experience

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