Assistant Financial Accountant

Michael Page (UK); Corby; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in the industrial sector is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant. The role involves managing financial records, VAT reporting, and liaising with auditors. Candidates should have AAT Level 4 and experience in SAP. This position offers competitive salary of £27-40,000 and 3 days of home working, along with 25 days annual leave and other benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

3 days home working

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Other voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with financial records and reporting.
• Ability to maintain fixed asset registers.
• Familiarity with VAT reporting and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain fixed asset registers.
• Oversee treasury-related postings and reconciliations.
• Administer online banking access and user controls.
• Liaise with auditors for financial audit processes.

Skills

Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system

AAT Level 4 qualification

Positive outlook and drive for improvement

Team-oriented and collaborative

Strong communication skills

Tools

SAP

Job description

• Fantastic opportunity for an AAT Qualified Accountant
• Offering 3 days home working

About Our Client

My client is a well-established organisation within the industrial and manufacturing sector. They can offer the successful candidate great hybrid, flexible working with 3 days working from home.

Job Description

The Assistant Financial Accountant's duties will involve but are not limited to:

• Manage and maintain fixed asset registers, including month-end and year-end processes in SAP.
• Oversee treasury-related postings including accruals and prepayments and monthly reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial records.
• Manage VAT reporting.
• Administer and review online banking access and user controls, building strong relationships with banking partners.
• Liaise with external and internal auditors, providing documentation and supporting audit processes.
• Assist with national statistics reporting, inventory analysis, and offer flexible support to wider business functions.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Assistant Financial Accountant should have:

• Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system.
• Level 4 AAT qualification.
• A naturally positive outlook with a drive for continuous improvement and high performance.
• Personable and team-oriented, you enjoy collaborating and supporting others.
• A confident communicator, comfortable building strong relationships.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary between £27-40,000 (doe).
• 3 days home working.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Other voluntary benefits.