Assistant Accountant

About the Company

Morgan Mckinley are working with an established and growing organisation with decades of experience delivering specialist products and services across multiple industries, including utilities, infrastructure, and technology. Over time, they have expanded into a diverse range of sectors, supported by a strong commitment to innovation and continuous improvement.

The Role
We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team, supporting the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring processes are completed efficiently across multiple entities.

This position involves a broad range of responsibilities, from transactional finance to supporting month-end processes, offering excellent exposure across different areas of accounting.

This is a full-time, permanent position based at head office, with some flexibility around working arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain purchase, sales, and general ledger records with accuracy and timeliness
• Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and payments, ensuring correct coding and approvals
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Raise sales invoices, allocate receipts, and monitor outstanding balances
• Perform regular bank reconciliations, including multi-currency accounts
• Prepare and post journals, accruals, and prepayments
• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Manage staff expenses and company credit card transactions
• Assist with cash handling, including petty cash and foreign currency
• Provide support with reporting and ad hoc financial analysis
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and accounting standards

You may also occasionally support other departments when required, including:

• Assisting with payroll preparation
• Providing administrative support to sales and customer service teams
• Processing customer orders, quotations, and enquiries
• Coordinating with internal teams to support order fulfilment
• Handling general queries via phone and email

About You
We are looking for a proactive and detail-focused individual with experience in a finance environment. You should be comfortable managing multiple tasks and working both independently and as part of a team.

Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in a finance role covering transactional accounting duties
• Knowledge of purchase ledger, reconciliations, and general accounting processes
• Understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
• Experience working up to management accounts level (preferred)
• Familiarity with accounting systems (experience with ERP systems is advantageous)
• Strong Excel and general Microsoft Office skills
• Good communication skills and the ability to work with non-finance colleagues

Qualifications:

• AAT qualification (or equivalent) is desirable
• Candidates qualified by experience will also be considered

What We Offer

• Working hours: 36.5 hours per week (early finish on Fridays)
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays and an additional day for your birthday
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions
• Ongoing training and professional development support
• Enhanced sick pay based on length of service
• Access to health and wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Additional benefits such as performance-related bonus and holiday purchase scheme