Assistant Accountant - Career / study opportunity

Are you an ambitious finance professional looking for more than just a transactional accounting role?
We are recruiting for a growing and successful manufacturing business that is investing heavily in its UK operations and offers genuine career development opportunities. This role would suit someone who is eager to develop their accounting knowledge and who aspires to progress into a Financial Controller or Finance Director position in the future.
Working within a friendly and supportive finance team, you will gain exposure to a broad range of accounting activities and play an important part in the continued growth of the business.
Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Purchase Ledger function including invoice coding, posting, statement reconciliations and payment runs.
• Assist with bank postings and monthly reconciliations.
• Process purchase orders and support invoice matching.
• Resolve supplier invoice and payment queries.
• Support the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Complete monthly sales and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Take responsibility for finance tasks within a newly established business operation.
• Provide cover for Sales Ledger and Credit Control when required.

About You

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a finance or accounts environment.
• AAT qualified or currently studying in the final stages of AAT.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• A proactive attitude with a desire to learn and develop.
• SAP and/or Xero experience would be advantageous.

What's On Offer?

• Salary of 30,000 - 35,000 depending on experience.
• Opportunity to join a growing organisation investing significantly in its UK operations.
• Broad exposure across finance and accounting functions.
• A genuine career path for someone with ambitions to become a Financial Controller or Finance Director.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you're looking for a role that will accelerate your finance career and provide valuable exposure beyond traditional finance assistant duties, we'd love to hear from you.