Assistant Accountant

Seymour John Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks an Assistant Accountant in Oswestry to support financial operations. The ideal candidate will assist in preparing financial reports, maintain accurate records, and ensure compliance with accounting standards. Candidates should either hold a degree or be pursuing professional qualifications like ACCA or CIMA, with strong skills in MS Excel and accounting software. This is a full-time, on-site role with a competitive salary range of £35,000 to £42,000.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented, organised, eager to develop career in finance.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Prepare Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss Reconciliations.

Skills

Strong knowledge of MS Excel

Excellent numerical and analytical skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Education

Degree educated or pursuing ACCA/CIMA

Tools

IFS

SAP

Job description

Assistant Accountant

Oswestry (on‑site)

35,000 to 42,000

Seymour John is proud to be partnering with an Oswestry based client who seek to recruit an Assistant Accountant to support the finance team with day‑to‑day accounting tasks. In this role you will ensure accurate financial records and compliance with company policies and statutory requirements. The role is ideal for someone detail‑oriented, organised, and eager to develop their career in finance. Please be aware this is a full time office based role.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date financial records.
• Preparation of Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
• Preparation of Profit & Loss Reconciliations.
• Perform margin analysis on a Product Line basis.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve financial queries.
• Perform other ad‑hoc tasks as assigned by the Finance Manager.

Requirements

• You may well be degree educated or working towards professional qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software (e.g., IFS, SAP).
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in Manufacturing or Construction Industry.
• Familiarity with financial regulations and tax compliance in UK and Europe.

For further information please contact Lee Walker at Seymour John Ltd.