Aspiring Assistant Accountant: Path to Finance Manager

Trial Balance; Redruth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Trial Balance Consulting have been engaged by a well-established manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role covers three entities and is supported by a skilled Finance Manager and a small team of Accounts Administrators.

The successful candidate will contribute to the production of management accounts, maintain AP/AR, assist with payroll and VAT, and help drive key internal controls and month-end processes.

Qualifications

• AAT level 3/4 or equivalent accounting qualification or QBE.
• Strong MS Excel and digital accounting experience.
• Experience in AP/AR and payroll processes.
• Ability to produce management accounts with commentary.
• VAT reporting and month-end responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the Finance Manager in maintaining the financial health of the organisation.
• Lead production of detailed management accounts with financial commentary.
• Assist in the upkeep of the AP/AR function.
• Monitor and develop key controls and accounting processes.
• Assist the Finance Manager with aged debtor management.
• Support production of year end accounts.
• Balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Support ongoing payroll activities.
• Contribute to financial projects and VAT reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Financial analysis

Communication

Problem solving

Education

AAT Level 3/4

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Trial Balance Consulting have been engaged by a well-established manufacturing business to recruit an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis. The role covers three entities and is supported by a skilled Finance Manager and a small team of Accounts Administrators.

The successful candidate will contribute to the production of management accounts, maintain AP/AR, assist with payroll and VAT, and help drive key internal controls and month-end processes.