Assistant Accountant

Alexander Daniels Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Daniels Limited partnered with a growing business to recruit an Assistant Accountant in Coventry. The role is full-time and office-based, reporting to the Finance Manager, with exposure to a major transformation programme including an ERP implementation.

You will handle P&L analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and support year-end audits while driving improvements in processes and controls.

Qualifications

• Experience in management accounting or assistant accountant roles.
• Strong balance sheet reconciliations experience.
• Excellent Excel and large data set handling.
• Experience in a multi-site environment preferred.
• Effective communication across levels.

Responsibilities

• Account for and analyze various P&L lines.
• Reconcile and review balance sheet accounts.
• Perform bank reconciliations; review trade receivables and payables.
• Support year-end audit and statutory reporting.
• Develop and improve finance processes and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to automate using AI and technology.
• Support budgeting and forecasting.
• Prepare KPI dashboards and management reporting.
• Provide financial analysis and insight to stakeholders.
• Present key financial reports to management.
• Assist non-finance managers in understanding business performance.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Multisite experience

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Independent working

Financial analysis

Education

ACCA/CIMA (part-qualified)

Job description

Alexander Daniels are working with a growing business who are seeking a skilled and proactive Assistant Accountant to join their finance team, reporting directly to the Finance Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a growing multi-site organisation. This is a full time/office based position.

The business is currently undertaking a significant transformation programme, including major capital investment projects and the continued development of its finance function. Recent initiatives include the implementation of a new ERP finance system, process automation projects, and ongoing improvements across financial reporting and controls. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to these developments whilst gaining broad exposure across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibility for the accounting and analysis of various profit and loss account lines.
• Reconciliation and review of balance sheet accounts.
• Completion of bank reconciliations and review of trade receivables and payables.
• Supporting year-end audit processes and statutory reporting requirements.
• Assisting with the development and improvement of finance processes and internal controls.
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency through automation, AI tools, and technology-driven solutions.
• Support the budgeting and forecasting processes across the business.
• Assist in the development and enhancement of budgeting procedures.
• Produce and maintain KPIs, dashboards, and management reporting.
• Monitor business performance against agreed targets and key metrics.
• Provide financial analysis and insight on operational and financial performance.
• Produce and present key financial reports to stakeholders across the organisation.
• Support non-finance managers in understanding and improving business performance.
• Develop strong working relationships across departments to drive informed decision-making.

Qualifications and Experience

• Previous experience in a Management Accounting, Assistant Accountant, or similar finance role.
• Good understanding of balance sheet reconciliations and month-end accounting procedures.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large datasets.
• Experience within a multi-site environment would be advantageous.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across all levels of the organisation.
• Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA preferred.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.