Assistant Accountant

Position: Assistant Accountant (AAT Level 3)

Location: Cam, Gloucestershire

Salary: £28,000- £33,000

Working hours: Monday to Thursday 08:30- 17:00, Friday 08:30- 16:30

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will be supporting the finance function by maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month-end processes, and ensuring transactions are processed efficiently and in line with company procedures and accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities – Assistant Accountant (AAT Level 3)

Transactional Accounting

• Manage supplier accounts, including reconciliations and query resolution
• Assist with customer accounts and credit control where required
• Process bank transactions and perform regular bank reconciliations
• Moving to full oversight of both sales and purchase ledger

Month-End & Reporting

• Assist with month-end close procedures
• Prepare journals, including accruals and prepayments
• Support the preparation of management accounts
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations
• Revaluing foreign exchange accounts and reconciliation

Payroll & Expenses

• Assist with payroll processing and payroll journals
• Process employee expenses and ensure compliance with company policies

Compliance & Controls

• Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and procedures
• Support and eventually prepare VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements
• Assist with audit preparations and provide required documentation

Qualifications & Requirements – Assistant Accountant (AAT Level 3)

• AAT Level 3 qualified or actively studying towards AAT Level 3
• Previous experience in an accounts or finance role
• Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
• Experience using accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, SAP)
• Strong Excel skills (basic formulas and spreadsheets)
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Well organised with good time-management skills
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Clear and professional communicator
• Proactive attitude and willingness to learn
• Experience of working within a manufacturing environment (not essential)

What we can offer – Assistant Accountant (AAT Level 3)

• Excellent work/life balance
• Onsite parking
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Increased holiday allowance after 5 years
• Length of Service awards

For more information on this role, please contact Sam Griffin on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

Who We're Looking For:

Candidates currently working as an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Payable Assistant may be suitable for this role.

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