Assistant Accountant — Management Accounts (Norwich)

Nxtgen Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

NXTGEN Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join its Norwich-based finance team. You’ll support monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and manufacturer reporting, combining hands-on accounting with process improvement.

This role suits someone with AAT Level 3 (or equivalent), strong numerical skills and comfort with MS Excel, looking to develop month-end experience within a growing motor retail business.

Qualifications

• Experience within a busy accounts department.
• AAT Level 3 or an equivalent qualification preferred.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail; confident with MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts, including accruals and prepayments.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and follow up outstanding items.
• Assist with monthly manufacturer reporting and process weekly manufacturer bonuses.
• Authorize daily payments in line with company procedures.
• Monitor outstanding and ageing debt and report on overdue balances.
• Support vehicle and parts stocktakes and investigate variances.
• Respond to management accounts queries and escalate discrepancies.
• Identify improvements to financial processes and reporting with the Management Accountants.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Education

AAT Level 3

Tools

Pinnacle DMS

Job description

NXTGEN Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join its Norwich-based finance team. You’ll support monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations and manufacturer reporting, combining hands-on accounting with process improvement.

This role suits someone with AAT Level 3 (or equivalent), strong numerical skills and comfort with MS Excel, looking to develop month-end experience within a growing motor retail business.