Assistant Accountant

Warner Recruitment Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

5% pension contribution

Holiday purchase upto 5 days

Potential for study support

Job summary

Warner Recruitment Limited is seeking an Assistant Accountant in Northampton to support the Financial Controller and finance team. The role focuses on gaining broader accounting experience, strengthening month-end skills, and progressing professionally with training support.

You will work closely with the Financial Controller and be involved in), VAT returns, year-end tasks, and ongoing accounting responsibilities as part of a supportive, developing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an accounts or finance team.
• Experience with accruals, prepayments and journals.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with monthly management accounts
• Preparing accruals and prepayments
• Posting journals
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting
• Assisting with VAT returns and year-end requirements
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc analysis and projects

Skills

Month-end accounting

Journal postings

Budgeting & forecasting

Attention to detail

Education

AAT qualification or currently studying towards AAT

Accounting & Finance degree

ACCA/CIMA study start

Job description

Are you looking for an Assistant Accountant role where you can build on the accounting experience you've already gained, while working closely with someone who will genuinely support your development?
You'll work closely with the Financial Controller (ACCA qualified) who is genuinely looking forward to supporting, training and developing you in the role.
This is a great opportunity to gain broader accounting experience, strengthen your month‑end skills and continue progressing professionally.
The role Working closely with the Financial Controller and wider finance team, you'll be involved in:

• Assisting with monthly management accounts
• Preparing accruals and prepayments
• Posting journals
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting
• Assisting with VAT returns and year-end requirements
• Maintaining accurate financial records
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc analysis and projects

This isn't an entry‑level accounts role; you'll need previous practical experience working within an accounts or finance team, including experience with accruals, prepayments and journals.

In terms of qualifications, you may be:

• AAT qualified or currently studying towards AAT (or equivalent)
• A graduate with a degree in Accounting & Finance, alongside practical accounts experience
• Looking to start studying towards ACCA or CIMA (or equivalent)
• Already in the early stages of your ACCA or CIMA studies (or equivalent)

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday
• 5% pension contribution
• Holiday purchase upto 5 days
• Potential for study support