Assistant Accountant

BTG Recruitment; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Accountant in Newark on Trent. The role involves supporting month-end and quarter-end processes, managing a debtor ledger, and gaining hands-on exposure beyond typical transactional finance work. Ideal candidates enjoy responsibility, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and seek development opportunities within a supportive team. The position offers a salary between £35,000 and £40,000, along with benefits.

Benefits

Benefits

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounting or finance roles.
• Ability to handle month-end and quarter-end processes.
• Strong communication skills to manage customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and quarter-end for group entities.
• Take ownership of the debtor ledger.
• Assist with P&L, journals, and accruals.

Skills

Management Accounts support

Debtors & Credit Control

Transactional Finance

Building customer relationships

Job description

⭐ Assistant Accountant – £35,000 to £40,000 + Benefits Full-time | Office-based | Newark area

Are you an Assistant Accountant looking to step up your month-end exposure and take on real ownership across multiple businesses?

This role offers exactly that — early involvement in management accounts, variety across several growing companies, and the chance to broaden your skill set in a supportive, down-to‑earth finance team.

If you enjoy responsibility, development, and a fast-moving environment where no two days are the same, this could be your ideal next step.

What You’ll Be Doing

Management Accounts & Month-End Support

• Support month-end and quarter-end for two smaller group entities
• Assist with P&L, journals, accruals, prepayments, project spend and fixed assets
• Provide holiday cover for senior finance team members
• Gain hands‑on exposure beyond a typical transactional role

Debtors & Credit Control

• Take ownership of a large debtor ledger
• Build strong customer relationships to improve debtor position
• Work confidently in a high-volume environment

Transactional Finance

• Sales and purchase ledger
• Cashier payments and credit card entries
• Reconciliations and general ledger work

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