Assistant Accountant

Kenton Black; Carnforth; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist service provider in Carnforth is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a permanent position. The role involves supporting management accounts and month-end processes in a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates will have transactional accounting experience, solid communication skills, and proficiency in Excel. The company promotes internal growth and offers extensive benefits including private healthcare and ongoing training.

Benefits

35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Discount schemes

Qualifications

• Solid transactional accounting experience (AP/AR).
• Some month-end exposure is required.
• Commitment to developing skills further.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of management accounts with commentary.
• Assist with month-end processes and meet tight deadlines.
• Post journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Collaborate with non-finance staff to provide financial support.
• Process supplier invoices and respond to supplier queries.

Skills

Transactional accounting experience

Strong communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Excel

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Assistant Accountant Job Opportunity

A leading, specialist service provider is seeking a new Assistant Accountant on a permanent basis. The company is experiencing rapid growth through organic means and acquisitions. Many staff members have advanced within their roles, reflecting the company's ethos of internal promotion and skills development.

This role is varied and hands-on, reporting to an engaging and supportive Finance Manager. It is well suited to an experienced Accounts Assistant seeking more exposure to month-end routines and management accounting processes.

Key Benefits/Rewards:

• Full-time role, 37 hours per week
• Hybrid working model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote) once settled in the role
• 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
• Private healthcare, life insurance, and wellbeing benefits
• Company pension scheme
• Discount schemes
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Your Responsibilities:

• Supporting the preparation of management accounts with commentary
• Assisting with month-end processes and meeting tight deadlines
• Posting journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Collaborating with non-finance staff to provide financial support and advice
• Processing supplier invoices and responding to supplier queries

Qualifications & Experience:

The ideal candidate will have solid transactional accounting experience (AP/AR), some month-end exposure, and a commitment to developing their skills further. Strong communication skills are essential for liaising across departments, along with proficient IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel.

This vacancy is managed by Rachel Holland at Kenton Black Finance.

Kenton Black Finance operates across the UK as a market-leading recruitment partner, specializing in finance talent acquisition for permanent and interim roles. With a team of experienced professionals, we serve a range of clients from startups to established corporations. Our offices are located in Preston, Manchester, Leeds, Liverpool, Birmingham, and Glasgow. We are dedicated to providing tailored recruitment solutions and attracting top finance talent across the UK.