Assistant Accountant

Hrgo-Recruitment; Denbigh; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Training and development

Job summary

Hrgo-Recruitment is recruiting an assistant accountant for an established manufacturing business in Denbigh. The role supports monthly management accounts, financial reporting, payroll support and month-end processes, with an AAT qualification or current study toward ACCA/CIMA.

The successful candidate will work closely with the finance team, maintain accurate records, assist with stock reconciliations and fixed asset registers, and contribute to process improvements.

Qualifications

• AAT qualified or studying towards relevant accounting qualifications.
• Experience assisting with monthly management accounts.
• Experience with stock reconciliations and fixed asset registers.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Confident communicator and team player.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Produce accurate financial reports and reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Complete monthly and annual stock reconciliations, investigate variances.
• Assist with payroll, PAYE reconciliations, pension administration and auto-enrolment.
• Support the preparation and submission of monthly VAT returns.
• Maintain accurate financial records and asset registers.
• Contribute to process improvements in finance controls.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the business to provide financial support.

Skills

Management accounts experience

Stock reconciliations

Fixed asset registers

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Organisational skills

Deadline-driven

Communication skills

Education

AAT qualification

ACCA/CIMA study

Job description

Salary: GBP28000 - GBP30000 per annum

The Opportunity

An established manufacturing business is looking to recruit an assistant accountant to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is AAT qualified or currently studying towards a professional accountancy qualification and looking to develop their career within a supportive environment.

Working closely with the finance team, you'll play a key role in the preparation of management accounts, financial reporting, payroll support and month-end processes, ensuring accurate financial information is produced to support business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Produce accurate financial reports and reconciliations.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
• Complete monthly and annual stock reconciliations, investigating any variances.
• Assist with payroll, PAYE reconciliations, pension administration and auto-enrolment.
• Support the preparation and submission of monthly VAT returns.
• Maintain accurate financial records and asset registers.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance processes and controls.
• Work closely with colleagues across the business to provide financial support where required.

About You

• AAT qualified or currently studying towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA or a similar accounting qualification.
• Previous experience assisting with management accounts.
• Experience with stock reconciliations and fixed asset registers.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong analytical and organisational skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build effective working relationships.
• Previous experience within manufacturing or a regulated industry would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• Salary of £28,000 - £30,000 per annum.
• Ongoing training and support towards professional development.
• Free on-site parking.
• Employee referral programme.
• A supportive and friendly working environment.

Interested?