Assistant Accountant

KCR; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

KCR in Middlesbrough is seeking an ambitious Assistant Accountant to join a busy finance team and support the production of accurate monthly management accounts across multiple entities.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will assist with month-end close, posting journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and maintaining the fixed asset register, while developing your career in management accounting with clear progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of month-end processes.
• Ability to work confidently to trial balance stage.
• Good Excel skills and experience using accounting software.
• Organised and detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts to trial balance stage
• Post and reconcile journals
• Accruals and prepayments
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules
• Maintain the fixed asset register and process depreciation journals
• Support cashflow monitoring and reporting activities
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Ensure purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions are accurately reflected within the accounts
• Assist in maintaining robust financial controls and procedures
• Provide ad hoc support to the Finance Manager and wider finance team

Skills

Month-end processes

Trial balance

Excel skills

Analytical skills

Deadline management

Communication skills

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

KCR are excited to be working with this successful and business based in Middlesbrough. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will become an integral part of a busy finance team, supporting the production of accurate financial information across multiple business entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts to trial balance stage
• Post and reconcile journals
• Accruals and prepayments
• Complete monthly bank reconciliations
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules
• Maintain the fixed asset register and process depreciation journals
• Support cashflow monitoring and reporting activities
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Ensure purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions are accurately reflected within the accounts
• Assist in maintaining robust financial controls and procedures
• Provide ad hoc support to the Finance Manager and wider finance team

Candidate Requirements

• Strong understanding of month-end processes
• Ability to work confidently to trial balance stage
• Good Excel skills and experience using accounting software
• Organised and detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem solving

This is an ideal opportunity for an ambitious finance professional seeking a broad Assistant Accountant position with genuine exposure to management accounting responsibilities and clear career development opportunities.