Assistant Accountant

MNB Precision Ltd; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

MNB Precision in Coventry is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our finance team. The role is permanent, full-time (40 hours per week) with hybrid working arrangements. The salary is £34,000 - £38,000 per annum.

You will support accounts payable, maintain the general ledger, assist with management accounts and reconciliations, and handle banking, fixed assets, stock, VAT returns, and ad hoc analysis. AAT Level 4 or studying is essential, with strong Excel and prior accounting experience.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 qualified or currently studying.
• Strong Excel skills (data analysis, reporting).
• Previous experience in a similar accounting role.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with accruals, prepayments and journal postings.
• Balance sheet reconciliations experience.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable support.
• General Ledger maintenance.
• Assisting with management accounts and reconciliations.
• Banking activities and cash management.
• Fixed asset management.
• Stock accounting and control.
• VAT return preparation.
• Ad hoc analytical investigations and reporting.

Skills

AAT Level 4

Excel skills

Accounting experience

Accruals & prepayments

Journal postings

Balance sheet reconciliations

Analytical mindset

Education

AAT Level 4 qualification

Tools

Sage 50

Factory Master

Job description

Assistant Accountant

Coventry

£34,000 - £38,000 per annum

Full time - 40 hours per week

Hybrid Working

Permanent position

Are you an ambitious and detail-driven finance professional looking to take the next step in your accounting career?

MNB Precision is seeking a proactive Assistant Accountant to join our dynamic team and play a key role in supporting our finance function.

This is an exciting and varied position within a fast-moving and growing business.

About MNB Precision

MNB Precision has built a reputation over four decades for delivering high-quality, precision-engineered components to critical industries.

The key responsibilities for the Assistant Accountant role will include:

• Accounts Payable support
• General Ledger maintenance
• Assisting with management accounts and reconciliations
• Banking activities and cash management
• Fixed asset management
• Stock accounting and control
• VAT return preparation
• Ad hoc analytical investigations and reporting

What we're looking for as an Assistant Accountant:

Essential:

• AAT Level 4 qualified or currently studying
• Strong Excel skills (data analysis, reporting, etc.)
• Previous experience in a similar accounting role
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with accruals, prepayments and journal postings
• Balance sheet reconciliations experience
• Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail

Desirable (but not essential):

• Consolidation experience
• Exposure to year-end audits
• Intercompany accounting knowledge
• Stock accounting experience
• VAT return experience
• Multi-currency exposure
• Experience using Sage 50 and/or Factory Master

If you're looking for a role where you can develop your skills, take ownership, and grow within a forward-thinking company, we'd love to hear from you