Assistant Accountant

TribePost Ltd; Dudley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering group in Dudley is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support daily operations and ensure compliance with accounting principles. Key responsibilities include reconciling accounts, preparing VAT returns, and acting as a liaison for stakeholders. Ideal candidates are AAT qualified with strong SAGE and Excel skills, and are eager to learn and grow within the finance sector.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a similar finance role.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and statutory requirements.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day operations of the accounting function.
• Acting as a key liaison for customers and suppliers.
• Reconciliating nominal accounts and preparing VAT returns.

Skills

Accounting principles

SAGE

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

AAT Level 3 qualified

AAT Level 4 part-qualified

Job description

Overview

Hayley 24/7 Engineering Services Ltd are recruiting for an Assistant Accountant in Dudley, DY1 4DA. This is a full-time, permanent role with 40 hours per week (condensed hours or part-time working will be considered).

Reporting to: Finance Manager

Responsibilities

• Supporting the day-to-day operations of the accounting function across multiple branches
• Acting as a key liaison for customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Applying core accounting principles including accruals, prepayments, and revenue recognition
• Reconciliating nominal accounts and preparing VAT, PAYE, and other statutory returns
• Carrying out nominal analysis for management information and tax compliance
• Assisting with month-end close and reporting activities
• Supporting internal and external audit processes
• Providing ad-hoc support to the purchase and sales ledger teams
• Taking on additional finance projects and responsibilities as the team continues to grow

Requirements

• AAT Level 3 qualified (minimum) or AAT Level 4 part-qualified (or equivalent)
• Recent experience in a similar finance role
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and statutory requirements
• Confident user of SAGE and Microsoft Excel, with strong data manipulation skills
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Analytical mindset with great attention to detail
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive self-starter who’s eager to learn, adapt, and make an impact

What we offer

• Be part of a successful, growing engineering group backed by a large multi-national organisation
• Join a supportive team that values accuracy, collaboration, and professional development
• Enjoy opportunities to grow your career in finance, with exposure to a broad range of accounting functions
• Work in an environment where your ideas and contributions really matter
• Pension
• Life Assurance
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Bike2Work Scheme

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then click on “APPLY” today!

Registered Office: 36B Speirs Wharf, Port Dundas, Glasgow, G4 9TG

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