Assistant Accountant

Dragon Alfa Cement Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cement import company in Gloucester is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant. The successful candidate will maintain accurate financial records and support month-end processes. Key responsibilities include reconciliations, payroll support, and assisting with audits. The role requires AAT Level 4 qualification or equivalent, strong attention to detail, and advanced Excel skills. Join a professional and friendly finance team that values accuracy and collaboration.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 4 qualified (or equivalent) or qualified by experience.
• Strong reconciliation experience with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communicator, able to explain financial information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accruals, prepayments, and post journals as required.
• Maintain the fixed asset register and process depreciation journals.
• Reconcile balance sheet control accounts and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong reconciliation experience

Advanced Excel skills

Confident communication

Education

AAT Level 4 qualified or equivalent

Tools

Accounting systems (e.g., Opera)

Job description

Assistant Accountant

Location: Sharpness, Gloucestershire
Contract: Permanent / Full-time (37.5 hours Mon Fri)
Salary: £37 40k + Benefits

Dragon Cement is the leading cement import company in the country, consisting of Dragon Alfa Cement Ltd (Sharpness Dock) and Dragon Portland Limited (Portland). We are a wholly owned subsidiary of the Cementos Portland Valderrivas group of companies. At Dragon, we pride ourselves on offering the highest level of service to our customers.

We are now looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our finance team based at Sharpness Dock. If you are detail-focused, organised, and confident working with numbers, this is a hands-on role offering variety and the opportunity to contribute across the finance function.

About the Role

The Assistant Accountant will play an integral part in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting month-end processes. The role offers a varied workload, covering everything from stock reconciliation and VAT returns to payroll support and audit preparation.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accruals, prepayments, and post journals as required
• Maintain the fixed asset register and process depreciation journals
• Reconcile balance sheet control accounts and resolve discrepancies
• Review Debtors and Creditors ledgers for accuracy and completeness
• Update forecasts for EBITDA and cashflow
• Reconcile stock, working with Depot staff to ensure accurate weekly and monthly counts
• Prepare and reconcile VAT returns
• Manage cashflow, reconcile bank statements, and prepare supplier and other payments
• Review and set up new customer and supplier accounts
• Assist with payroll processing, including monthly timesheets, RTI submissions, and reconciliations
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to queries

What We re Looking For

• AAT Level 4 qualified (or equivalent) or qualified by experience
• Strong reconciliation experience with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicator, able to explain financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues
• Advanced Excel skills and experience handling large volumes of data
• Experience using accounting systems (Opera knowledge an advantage; training will be provided)
• Organised, methodical, and reliable, with a proactive approach to managing deadlines

Why Join Us?

This is a stable and varied role within a professional and friendly finance team. You ll be part of a business that values accuracy, consistency, and collaboration, where your contribution will help ensure smooth financial operations every day.
Interested?

If you re an experienced Assistant Accountant who takes pride in accuracy and enjoys working as part of a supportive finance team, we d like to hear from you.