Assistant Accountant

Astute Recruitment; Long Eaton; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing nationwide company is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant in Long Eaton. This permanent, full-time role focuses on reconciliations, accounts payable, and daily accounting tasks. The ideal candidate will have AAT Level 3 or 4 and a commitment to long-term growth. Join a team with excellent career progression opportunities and support for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• AAT Level 3 or 4 preferred.
• Proven experience in full-function accounts.
• Strong skills in reconciliations and balance sheet management.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain reconciliations and balance sheet accounts.
• Support Accounts Payable and operational expenses accruals.
• Ensure compliance in all financial reporting.

Skills

Reconciliations

Accounts Payable

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

AAT Level 3 or 4

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Assistant Accountant - Permanent - Full-Time - up to 30,000

Astute Recruitment is proud to be partnering with a rapidly growing nationwide company seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This is a permanent, full-time role with excellent opportunities for career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain reconciliations, allocations, and balance sheet accounts
• Support Accounts Payable, including accruals for operational expenses
• Assist with transactional bookkeeping and daily accounting tasks
• Work across multiple sites using Sage Intacct and company billing systems
• Ensure accuracy and compliance in all financial reporting
• Collaborate with other departments to support financial operations
• Support growth initiatives, including integration of new acquisitions

Requirements

• AAT Level 3 or 4 preferred
• Proven experience in full-function accounts
• Strong skills in reconciliations, allocations, and balance sheet management
• Confident with Accounts Payable processes and accruals
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Experience with multi-site financial systems preferred
• Proactive, reliable, and able to work independently and as part of a team
• Long-term commitment and willingness to grow with the business

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