Accounts Assistant

Solid State PLC; Redditch; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

26 Days Annual Leave + BHs + service

Pensions Plan

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Life Assurance Scheme

Profit Share Scheme

All Employee Share Plan

Job summary

Steatite designs, manufactures, and supplies advanced technology solutions across embedded computing, batteries, secure communications, antennas, and imaging systems. This role is for a detail-driven accounts assistant who thrives on accuracy and structure, with a proactive approach to learning and finance skills in a supportive team.

You will manage multi-currency reconciliations, assist month-end, cash posting, invoicing, and maintain ledgers while collaborating with colleagues to meet

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy and comfort with financial data.
• Experience in accounts and financial processes.
• Finance-related degree or equivalent.
• Pursuing a finance qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA) benefit.

Responsibilities

• Complete multi-currency bank reconciliations accurately and on time.
• Support month end processes including prepayments, accruals, expenses, and fixed asset reconciliations.
• Assist with cash posting and generate sales invoices when required.
• Process invoices, expenses, and payments for the Group PLC entity.
• Maintain accurate financial records across ledgers.
• Support credit control activities and handle supplier queries.
• Assist with reporting, administrative tasks, and ad hoc finance projects.

Skills

Excel skills

Numeracy

Multi-currency handling

Learning new systems

Team oriented

Flexibility

Accounts experience

Education

Finance degree or equivalent

Studying towards finance qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

Excel

Job description

Salary: 25-30k, Job Type: Permanent

BPSS

About Us

At Steatite, we design, manufacture, and supply advanced technology solutions — from industrial embedded computing and custom lithium battery packs to secure communications, antennas, and imaging systems.

Our innovations operate in some of the world’s most demanding environments. From the ocean floor to the edge of space, Steatite technology ensures critical systems perform reliably, consistently, and safely — 24/7. Whether enabling scientific discovery in extreme conditions, transmitting high-bandwidth data across challenging terrain, processing vast volumes of traffic data, or supporting secure transactions on the move, our solutions are built to perform when it matters most.

From day one, you will be part of an organisation that prioritises your safety and wellbeing, values your contribution, and is committed to making your career both rewarding and impactful.

The Role

We are looking for a naturally organised, detail driven accounts assistant, confident working with numbers. You take pride in accuracy, enjoy bringing structure to busy workloads, and follow tasks through to completion. You communicate clearly, work well with others, and aren’t afraid to ask questions or suggest improvements.

Most importantly, you’re proactive, eager to learn, and motivated to develop your finance skills within a supportive team — whether that means growing your knowledge or working towards a finance qualification.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete multi currency bank reconciliations accurately and on time
• Support month end processes, including prepayments, accruals, expenses, and fixed asset reconciliations
• Assist with cash posting and generate sales invoices when required
• Process invoices, expenses, and payments for the Group PLC entity
• Maintain accurate financial records across all ledgers
• Support credit control activities and handle supplier queries professionally
• Assist with reporting, administrative tasks, and ad hoc finance projects

Skills & Experience

• Strong Excel skills (formulas, data handling, spreadsheets)
• High numeracy and confidence working with financial data
• Ability to learn new systems and digital tools quickly
• Comfortable handling queries and following up on outstanding items
• Team oriented mindset with a willingness to support colleagues
• Flexible approach to shared tasks and month end deadlines
• Experience in accounts
• Finance related degree or equivalent
• Studying towards a finance qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, etc.)

Why Join Us

Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative organisation that values innovation, accountability and teamwork

You will have the opportunity to contribute ideas, improve processes and build smarter ways of working

Benefits For You

• EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• 26 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays + More For Length of Service
• Pensions Plan
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Profit Share Scheme
• All Employee Share Plan

We are an equal opportunity employer fostering an inclusive recruitment experience for all candidates.