Assistant Accountant

Northampton Permanent £35,000 - £40,000 per year View Job Description
We are looking for a confident and capable Assistant Accountant to join a small finance team in the Northamptonshire area. You will be working very closely with the and providing support to the Finance Manager.
  • Half day working on Fridays!
  • Lots of exposure to other areas of finance and accounting

About Our Client

This company is an organisation within the manufacturing sector, located in Northampton. Known for its forward-thinking approach, the company has a strong reputation for producing high-quality products and maintaining exceptional standards in all its operations.

Job Description

  • Supporting the Finance Manager with management accounts and other ad hoc activity.
  • Look after month-end transactions
  • Supporting with monthly financial accounts
  • Reconciliations
  • Preparation of quarterly VAT returns ready for submitting
  • Petty claims and expenses
  • Manage Fixed Asset register
  • Support with year-end and month-end reports and processes
  • Support with payroll
  • Managing daily accounting tasks including preparing invoices and bank deposits.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Assistant Accountant should have:

  • A degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field.
  • Strong knowledge of MS Excel
  • Be completely comfortable with the duties of an assistant accountant (through personal experience)
  • Excellent numerical skills with attention to detail.
  • Strong analytical ability.
  • Solid understanding of management accounts
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Be a real team player



  • We would be particularly interested if you come from a manufacturing industry.



What's on Offer

  • Salary ranging between £35,000 - £40,000
  • 25 days annual leave.
  • Free on-site parking
  • Private healthcare
  • Room for development and progression
  • A supportive and professional work environment within the manufacturing industry.



Contact
Summa Schrickker
Quote job ref
JN-042025-6729768
Phone number
+44 207 776 5961

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Part Qualified
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Northampton
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Summa Schrickker
Consultant phone
+44 207 776 5961
Job reference
JN-042025-6729768