Assistant Accountant

Edwards & Pearce - Doncaster; Goole; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards & Pearce are seeking an Assistant Accountant to support a busy logistics finance team in Goole. You will help prepare monthly management accounts, journals, reconciliations and assist with period-end reporting.

Role involves bank reconciliations, VAT returns, data integrity and collaboration with purchasing, sales and operations to drive efficiency and accuracy across the finance function.

Qualifications

• Experience with monthly management accounts, journals and reconciliations.
• Knowledge of VAT and period-end reporting processes.
• Strong data accuracy and ability to work with multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly management accounts, journals and reconciliations.
• Process accruals, prepayments and depreciation entries.
• Support VAT returns and HMRC compliance.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Excel

Sage or SAP

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

AAT level or equivalent

Tools

Sage

SAP

Job description

Looking for an accounting role where no two days are the same? Join a dynamic logistics operation where you'll support key financial processes, work closely with multiple departments and make a real impact on business performance.

To support the finance team in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing management information, and assisting with period-end reporting and reconciliations. The Assistant Accountant contributes to the smooth running of the finance function.

Accounts Support & Transactions:

Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, journals, and reconciliations. Process accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset depreciation entries. Maintain general ledger entries and ensure data accuracy.

Banking & Reconciliations:

Perform bank and cash reconciliations regularly. Reconcile key balance sheet accounts including creditors, debtors, and control accounts. Support cashflow forecasting and monitoring of daily bank positions.

VAT & Compliance:

Assist with the preparation and submission of VAT returns in line with HMRC deadlinesEnsure transactions comply with VAT and financial regulations. Support audit preparation by providing requested data and documentation.

Reporting & Analysis:

Generate regular financial reports and provide analysis to support the Management Accountant. Assist in variance analysis and review of cost centres. Help monitor departmental spend against budget.

Operational Finance Support:

Liaise with other departments to gather financial data and resolve queries. Provide assistance to purchase ledger and sales ledger functions when required. Support project accounting and cost tracking for port operations or capital investments.

Key Skills:

• Experience working within a finance team
• Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Sage, SAP, or similar) and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Good interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.

Values and Behaviours:

• Demonstrates accuracy, integrity and confidentiality in all work.
• Willing to learn and develop professionally within the business.
• Flexible and responsive Supports a culture of continuous improvement within the finance function.

The Consultancy:

Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.