Assistant Accountant

Kier Group; Wymondham; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Natural Resources sector is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their team in Wymondham. In this role, you will handle costings, balance sheet reconciliations, and enhance cost control processes. Ideal for someone studying AAT with strong Excel skills, this position offers flexible hours and hybrid working options.

Qualifications

• Computer literate with strong Excel skills.
• Enthusiastic and motivated individual.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• Studying towards AAT Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Support cost allocation to operational contracts.
• Prepare and post journals and accruals.
• Maintain monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
• Assist in improving cost controls.
• Report and analyze overheads.

Skills

Strong Excel skills

Enthusiasm

Motivation

Initiative

Education

Studying towards AAT Level 2 or above

Job description

We're looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our Natural Resources, Nuclear and Networks Team based in Wymondham.

Location: Wymondham - hybrid working available, with occasional travel to the office required.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week - some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

What will you be responsible for?

As an Assistant Accountant, you'll support the Natural Resources, Nuclear and Networks Team with costings and balance sheet reconciliations.

Your Day To Day Will Include:

• Cost allocation to operational contracts, including payroll, expenses, fleet, travel, and IT.
• Preparation and posting of journals and accruals.
• Maintaining monthly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts and investigating variances.
• Assisting in improving cost controls.
• Overhead reporting and analysis.

What are we looking for?

This role is ideal if you:

• Are computer literate with strong Excel skills.
• Are enthusiastic and motivated.
• Can work on your own initiative (essential).
• Are studying towards AAT and have Level 2 or above.

We value potential and transferrable skills. Even if you don't tick every box, please apply and we can discuss further.

Rewards And Benefits: We offer a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs. More information about our benefits can be found here.

Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our employees help shape our D&I initiatives, and we are proud to be a Disability Confident employer, ensuring fair opportunities for disabled applicants.

We look forward to your application to #joinkier.