Assistant Accountant

HAYLEY 247 DEXIS; Dudley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful engineering group in Dudley is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support day-to-day operations across multiple branches. The ideal candidate should be AAT Level 3 qualified and have recent experience in a similar finance role. This role offers competitive salary, professional development opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Pension

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance

Cash health care scheme Paycare

Birthday Vouchers

EAP (Employee Assistant Programme)

Bike2Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum AAT Level 3 qualification or equivalent.
• Recent experience in a finance role.
• Confident user of SAGE and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operations of the accounting function.
• Act as key liaison for customers and suppliers.
• Prepare VAT, PAYE, and statutory returns.
• Assist with month-end close and reporting.

Skills

Understanding of accounting principles

Proficient in SAGE

Strong data manipulation skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Proactive self-starter

Education

AAT Level 3 qualified or AAT Level 4 part-qualified

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Assistant Accountant

Location: Dudley, DY1 4DA

Salary: Competitive

Contract: Full time, permanent 40 hours per week, although would consider applications with condensed hours or part time working

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
• Reconciling 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 who2; eag5 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

Benefits

• Pension
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life Assurance
• Cash health care scheme Paycare
• Birthday Vouchers
• EAP (Employee Assistant Programme)
• Bike2Work Scheme

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

No agencies please.