Assistant Accountant

Seymour John Ltd; Oswestry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Oswestry is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join a finance team in a full-time office-based role. The successful candidate will assist with preparing financial reports, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Ideal for candidates who are detail-oriented, organised, and pursuing a career in finance. Strong knowledge of MS Excel and relevant accounting software is essential. Salary ranges from £35,000 to £42,000.

Qualifications

• Degree educated or pursuing ACCA/CIMA.
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Prepare Balance Sheet Reconciliations.

Skills

Strong knowledge of MS Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational abilities

Communication skills

Education

Degree in relevant field or working towards ACCA/CIMA

Tools

IFS

SAP

Job description

Assistant Accountant – Oswestry (on-site) – £35,000 to £42,000

Seymour John is proud to be partnering with an Oswestry based client who seek to recruit an Assistant Accountant to support the finance team with day-to-day accounting tasks. In this role you will ensure accurate financial records and compliance with company policies and statutory requirements. The role is ideal for someone detail-oriented, organised, and eager to develop their career in finance. Please be aware this is a full time office based role.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Preparation of Balance Sheet Reconciliations.
• Preparation of Profit & Loss Reconciliations.
• Perform margin analysis on a Product Line basis.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing required documentation.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve financial queries.
• Perform other ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the Finance Manager.

Requirements

• You may well be degree educated or working towards professional qualifications such as ACCA or CIMA.
• Strong knowledge of MS Excel and accounting software (e.g., IFS, SAP).
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.

Desirable Skills

• Experience in Manufacturing or Construction Industry.
• Familiarity with financial regulations and tax compliance in UK and Europe.

For further information please contact Lee Walker at Seymour John Ltd.