Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Location: Dudley, DY1 4DA
Salary: Competitive
Contract: Full time, permanent – 40 hours per week, although would consider applications with condensed hours or part time working

Hayley 24/7 Engineering is a fast-paced and growing provider of mechanical engineering solutions, supporting a wide range of industry sectors.

As part of a large multinational organisation, we combine local expertise with global reach to deliver high-quality service to our customers.

We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Assistant Accountant to join our busy finance team in Dudley.

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a dynamic, multi-entity environment, where you will gain exposure to a broad range of accounting activities and play a key role in supporting financial operations across multiple branches.

As our Assistant Accountant you will:

• Support the day-to-day accounting activities across multiple branches
• Assist with month-end close and reporting processes
• Prepare and process accruals, prepayments, and revenue recognition
• Reconcile nominal ledger accounts accurately and in a timely manner
• Assist with preparation of VAT, PAYE, and statutory returns
• Provide financial insight and support to internal stakeholders
• Deliver excellent service when liaising with customers and suppliers
• Support internal and external audits
• Assist purchase and sales ledger teams when required
• Contribute to ad-hoc finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives

What We’re Looking For

• AAT Level 3 qualified (minimum) or working towards AAT Level 4 (or equivalent)
• Previous experience in a similar finance or accounting role
• Strong understanding of core accounting principles
• Experience with SAGE or similar finance systems
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with a willingness to learn and develop

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a growing, multinational organisation
• Gain exposure to a broad and varied finance role
• Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity for career progression and development

Apply Now

If you’re looking to build your accounting career in a fast-moving and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you.