Assistant Accountant

NFP People; Kettering; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Kettering is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support its Finance team. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in finance, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Sage and Excel. This role offers a competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for professional development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Health Cash Plan

Tech Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Workplace pension

Discretionary bonus scheme

Flexible working

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance or accounting environment.
• Proven experience producing accounts to trial balance and managing payroll.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly accounts to trial balance.
• Completing month-end routines including accruals, prepayments and journals.
• Reconciling bank accounts and assisting with cash flow forecasting.
• Managing the fixed asset register and posting depreciation.
• Processing monthly payroll, including hourly pay calculations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Efficiency improvement

Education

AAT Level 3 qualification

Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Sage 200

Sage 50

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Assistant Accountant

We are seeking a reliable, analytical and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our busy Finance team within a leading manufacturing company.

Salary: £35000-£40,000 per annum (pro rata, depending on experience)
Location: Kettering (Office Based)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.75 hours per week
Closing Date: 28/11/2025

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting the company's financial operations from payroll processing to management accounts and analytical reporting within a fast-paced and supportive environment.

About the Role

As an Assistant Accountant, you'll provide essential financial and administrative support across all areas of the finance function. Working closely with colleagues across departments, you'll ensure accuracy and efficiency in all aspects of accounting and reporting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing monthly accounts to trial balance.
• Completing month-end routines including accruals, prepayments and journals.
• Reconciling bank and nominal accounts and assisting with cash flow forecasting.
• Managing the fixed asset register and posting depreciation.
• Administering suggested payment runs and analysing statistical data.
• Supporting sales and purchase ledger functions as required.
• Assisting with year-end accounts preparation and audit support.
• Acting as the first point of contact for payroll queries for production staff.
• Processing monthly payroll, including hourly pay calculations and pension contributions.
• Maintaining compliance with GDPR and internal accounting controls.

About You

You’ll be a motivated and organised finance professional with strong analytical skills and excellent attention to detail. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy improving processes to drive efficiency and accuracy.

To succeed in this role, you’ll have:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a finance or accounting environment.
• Proven experience producing accounts to trial balance and managing payroll.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and accounting standards.
• Proficiency in Sage (Sage 200 or Sage 50) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• AAT Level 3 qualification (or equivalent); part-qualified ACCA/CIMA desirable.

About the Organisation

Our client is a well-established manufacturing company based in Kettering, known for its innovative approach, high-quality production, and long-standing reputation for excellence. The company continues to grow and evolve, driven by a commitment to sustainability, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement.

You’ll be joining a friendly, collaborative team that values professionalism, integrity and a proactive attitude.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 26 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Health Cash Plan, Tech Scheme and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Workplace pension and discretionary bonus scheme
• Flexible working and opportunities for continued professional development
• Free on-site parking

Other roles you may have experience of could include:

Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Bookkeeper, Accounts Technician, Management Accounts Assistant, Finance Officer, Financial Analyst, Assistant Management Accountant, Junior Accountant, Cost Accountant, Finance Analyst, Data Analyst (Finance), Reporting Analyst, Business Analyst (Finance),