Assistant Accountant

Keeler Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Norwich is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their friendly finance team. This hybrid role involves managing ledgers, preparing management accounts, and supporting financial reporting. Ideal for AAT students seeking to advance in their career, with great benefits including birthday leave and private health insurance.

Benefits

Extra day off for your birthday

Free lunch from the on-site café

Private health insurance

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Currently studying AAT or higher.
• Strong Excel and general IT skills required.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales, purchase, and nominal ledger activity.
• Support monthly management accounts preparation.
• Respond to customer account queries professionally.

Skills

Strong Excel

General IT skills

Attention to detail

Proactive mindset

Education

AAT studying

Tools

Sage

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Hybrid working available (after probation)

Keeler are supporting a forward-thinking business that prides itself on delivering outstanding service and truly looking after its people. With some of the best company benefits in the region and a supportive, inclusive culture, they are now seeking a dedicated Assistant Accountant to join their friendly finance team.

This is a key role responsible for managing sales, purchase, and nominal ledger activity for a growing arm of the business. The successful candidate will support monthly management accounts preparation, assist with forecasting, and handle customer and supplier queries with professionalism and care.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and issue sales invoices accurately and on time
• Reconcile supplier statements and process payments
• Produce monthly customer statements and manage credit control
• Respond to customer account queries and process refunds/credits as needed
• Prepare ledger postings, perform bank reconciliations, and assist with VAT returns
• Support monthly management account preparation and reporting
• Contribute to budget/forecast updates and assist with ad-hoc financial reporting
• Work collaboratively with wider finance and operational teams

Skills & Experience

• Currently studying AAT or higher
• Strong Excel and general IT skills
• Excellent accuracy, attention to detail, and a proactive mindset
• Experience with Sage

Personal Attributes

• Clear communicator with a friendly and approachable manner
• Positive, solutions-focused attitude
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability
• Team-oriented with a collaborative approach
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Free lunch from the on-site café
• Private health insurance
• Life assurance & many more

This role would be suitable for an AAT studier who is looking to take that next step in their career. If you believe this is the right opportunity for you and you fit the person spec, please send your C.V to [emailprotected] or call Amelia on 01603 851840 for further details.