Assistant Accountant

Ready for your next step in your accounting career? We're working with a well-established logistics company looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team and build a long-term career. This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond transactional finance into a role with greater responsibility, ongoing mentoring and genuine career progression.

Key Responsibilities of Assistant Accountant

• Support the month-end close process, including journals, accruals and prepayments
• Prepare bank, intercompany and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with the production of monthly management accounts
• Review financial data to ensure accuracy across multiple business divisions
• Prepare VAT returns and support statutory compliance
• Analyse transport, fleet and operational costs to support business performance
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Support the finance team with year-end audit requirements

Skills and Competencies

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and data analysis.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• Effective communication skills with confidence when dealing with colleagues, suppliers and customers.
• A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop professionally.
• Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a collaborative finance team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.