Assistant Accountant

Epwin Group; Halford CP; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Epwin Group is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to join our sales ledger team, handling invoicing, cash allocations and supporting strong financial control in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in accounting/finance, with strong Excel skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team, contributing to month-end closes and audits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an accounting or finance role.
• Experience within a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with high accuracy.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Proactive, independent worker capable of team collaboration.
• Confident telephone manner and stakeholder liaison.

Responsibilities

• Accurately raise and post sales invoices in a timely manner
• Match sales invoices to POD documentation
• Prepare and post month-end journals
• Maintain and update sales reporting spreadsheets
• Post and allocate customer receipts to the sales ledger
• Proactively manage aged debt, including credit control
• Support the preparation and submission of National Statistics returns
• Assist with year-end audit processes and provide required documentation
• Undertake ad hoc finance and administrative tasks as required

Skills

Finance experience

Manufacturing environment

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Telephone manner

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

EPW2

Hours of Work: Mon-Thurs:8:00-16:30 & Fri: 8:00-13:30

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive individual to join our finance team. This role will support the effective operation of the sales ledger, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strong financial control. The successful candidate will play a key role in invoicing, cash allocation, and supporting wider finance activities within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately raise and post sales invoices in a timely manner
• Match sales invoices to Proof of Delivery (POD) documentation
• Prepare and post month-end journals
• Maintain and update sales reporting spreadsheets
• Post and allocate customer receipts to the sales ledger
• Proactively manage aged debt, including credit control and debtor chasing
• Support the preparation and submission of National Statistics returns
• Assist with year-end audit processes and provide required documentation
• Undertake ad hoc finance and administrative tasks as required

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in an accounting or finance role
• Experience within a manufacturing environment (preferred but not essential)
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Proactive, positive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Confident and professional telephone manner
• Comfortable liaising with internal stakeholders across different functions

Systems & Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (intermediate level or above)
• Experience with accounting systems and sales ledger processes

Qualifications

• Accounting qualification or working towards one (e.g. AAT or equivalent) preferred
• Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping principles