Assistant Accountant

Chase and Holland; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 25,500 - 34,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Discretionary annual performance bonus

Flexible working options

Professional development opportunities

Supportive team environment

On-site gym

Free parking

Job summary

Chase & Holland is recruiting for an Assistant Accountant role in Grimsby, supporting the finance team within a growing energy and asset management environment. The role covers management accounts, journals, reconciliations, VAT returns and annual audit support.

The ideal candidate will bring experience in an assistant accountant or similar role, strong Excel and Office skills, and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach to add value across the accounting function.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Confident communicating with colleagues across the business.
• Proactive approach with attention to detail and a desire to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts.
• Preparing journals, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Managing bank reconciliations, cash forecasting and weekly supplier payment runs.
• Processing sales invoices, credit control activities and purchase ledger transactions.
• Supporting VAT returns and statutory financial reporting.
• Maintaining fixed asset registers.
• Assisting with year-end audit and statutory accounts preparation.
• Supporting financial modelling and ad hoc finance projects.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Assistant Accountant – Grimsby – circa £30,000

Are you an ambitious Assistant Accountant looking to develop your career within a growing and forward‑thinking organisation?

Chase & Holland are working on behalf of an established business operating within the renewable energy and asset management sector, supporting some of the UK's most important infrastructure projects.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you'll play a key role in supporting the financial management of multiple operating entities. The variety of the role will see you involved in everything from management reporting and forecasting through to reconciliations, payments and audit support.

What’s On Offer?

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Discretionary annual performance bonus
• Flexible working options
• Genuine opportunities for professional development
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• The opportunity to work within a growing organisation making a positive contribution to the UK's renewable energy sector
• Free on‑site gym
• Free parking

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with monthly management accounts, budgets and forecasts
• Preparing journals, balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis
• Managing bank reconciliations, cash forecasting and weekly supplier payment runs
• Processing sales invoices, credit control activities and purchase ledger transactions
• Supporting VAT returns and statutory financial reporting
• Maintaining fixed asset registers
• Assisting with year‑end audit and statutory accounts preparation
• Supporting financial modelling and ad hoc finance projects

About You

• Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar finance role
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills and experience across accounting software
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Confidence communicating with colleagues across the business
• A proactive approach with excellent attention to detail
• A desire to continually improve processes and add value