Your new company

Hays Accountancy & Finance are delighted to be supporting a well-established and growing engineering business in the recruitment of an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to develop their accounting career within a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Your new role

Working closely with the Management Accountant and wider finance team, you will gain exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities and play a key role in supporting the month-end process.

The Role As Assistant Accountant, you will support the delivery of accurate and timely financial information across the business. Responsibilities will include: Completing month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations. Ensuring financial transactions are processed in line with company controls and procedures. Handling finance-related queries in a professional and timely manner. Supporting fixed asset accounting, stock accounting, budgets, forecasting and project accounting activities. Producing detailed variance analysis and reporting. Providing financial support and bespoke reports to operational departments. Assisting with audits and financial reviews. Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies within the finance function.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

Previous experience working in a similar finance or assistant accounting position.

Strong analytical and reporting skills with excellent attention to detail.

Good organisational and planning abilities, with the ability to work to deadlines.

Excellent communication skills and the confidence to build relationships with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.

A proactive, flexible and motivated approach to work.

Strong Microsoft Excel skills, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

What you'll get in return

Opportunity to join a successful and growing organisation. Broad exposure across accounting and finance activities. Supportive team environment. Ongoing professional development opportunities. Competitive salary and benefits package.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.