Accounts Assistant

AM Global; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering firm in Tees Valley is looking for a Finance Support professional. This role involves assisting with transactions, performing bank reconciliations, and maintaining financial records. The ideal candidate will hold an AAT qualification or be working towards it and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This position offers opportunities for growth within a friendly, team-focused culture, alongside competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional development

Friendly team culture

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• AAT qualification or currently working towards it.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks.
• Experience in engineering, construction, utilities, or project-based industries is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support finance team with daily tasks and queries.
• Assist with transactional processing including invoicing.
• Perform bank reconciliations accurately and timely.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

AAT qualification (Level 3/4)

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Support the finance team with daily tasks, queries, and ongoing requirements in a fast-paced engineering environment.
• Assist with transactional processing, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, invoicing, and expense management.
• Perform bank reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Help maintain accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with internal processes and project-related workflows.
• Contribute to VAT and/or CIS submissions, supporting accurate preparation and ensuring compliant, timely reporting.
• Work closely with Project Managers and Engineers to support cost tracking, coding, and financial control on E&I projects.
• Assist with month-end routines, including journals, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Provide proactive support on ad hoc finance tasks, reporting, and continuous improvements within the department.

We’d Love to Hear From You If You Have

• AAT qualification (Level 3/4) or are currently working towards it (or equivalent).
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to work collaboratively across different teams — including engineers, project managers, and site staff.
• A proactive, hands-on approach, especially in a fast-growing and changing environment.
• Solid organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality financial data.
• Experience within engineering, construction, utilities, or project-based industries (desirable but not essential).
• Working knowledge of accounting software and MS Excel.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to grow and develop within a scaling engineering business.
• Support for ongoing professional qualifications (AAT/other).
• A friendly, team-focused culture with genuine progression opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits