Assistant Accountant

Edwards & Pearce - Doncaster; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwards & Pearce is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join a dynamic logistics operation. You will support monthly management accounts, journal postings, and reconciliations to ensure accurate financial records.

You will contribute to VAT compliance, period-end reporting, and cashflow monitoring while collaborating with multiple departments to drive business performance.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a finance team.
• Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency in accounting software (Sage, SAP, or similar) and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Good interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly management accounts, journals and reconciliations.
• Perform bank and cash reconciliations and support cashflow forecasting.
• Assist with VAT returns in line with HMRC deadlines.
• Support reporting and variance analysis for management.
• Liaise with departments for financial data and support project accounting.

Skills

Finance team experience

Double-entry bookkeeping

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Sage

SAP

Excel

Job description

Looking for an accounting role where no two days are the same? Join a dynamic logistics operation where you'll support key financial processes, work closely with multiple departments and make a real impact on business performance.

To support the finance team in maintaining accurate financial records, preparing management information, and assisting with period-end reporting and reconciliations. The Assistant Accountant contributes to the smooth running of the finance function.

Accounts Support & Transactions:

Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts, journals, and reconciliations. Process accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset depreciation entries. Maintain general ledger entries and ensure data accuracy.

Banking & Reconciliations:

Perform bank and cash reconciliations regularly. Reconcile key balance sheet accounts including creditors, debtors, and control accounts. Support cashflow forecasting and monitoring of daily bank positions.

VAT & Compliance:

Assist with the preparation and submission of VAT returns in line with HMRC deadlinesEnsure transactions comply with VAT and financial regulations. Support audit preparation by providing requested data and documentation.

Reporting & Analysis:

Generate regular financial reports and provide analysis to support the Management Accountant. Assist in variance analysis and review of cost centres. Help monitor departmental spend against budget.

Operational Finance Support:

Liaise with other departments to gather financial data and resolve queries. Provide assistance to purchase ledger and sales ledger functions when required. Support project accounting and cost tracking for port operations or capital investments.

Key Skills:

• Experience working within a finance team
• Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and basic accounting principles.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. Sage, SAP, or similar) and Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Good interpersonal skills and a collaborative approach.

Values and Behaviours:

• Demonstrates accuracy, integrity and confidentiality in all work.
• Willing to learn and develop professionally within the business.
• Flexible and responsive Supports a culture of continuous improvement within the finance function.

The Consultancy:

Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.