Job type
PermanentLocation
RedcarWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Part Qualified AccountantIndustry
EngineeringPay
Assistant Accountant
Assistant Accountant job in Redcar
Your new company
My client is looking for an ambitious Assistant Accountant who’s ready to step into a broad, developmental role within a highly experienced finance team. This position is ideal for someone who wants to continue progressing their career, gain more responsibility with assisting with the management accounts preparation, financial reporting, and analysis, and work closely with senior finance leaders who will support that growth.
About the Finance Team
You’ll join a well‑structured, collaborative finance function made up of:
- Finance Director
- Deputy Finance Director
- Finance Manager x 2
- Assistant Accountant
- Finance Assistant – Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger & general finance
Your new role
You will work closely with the Finance Managers, supporting them across a range of analytical and accounting activities.What You’ll Be Doing
A great opportunity for someone looking to progress into a future Analyst, Assistant Management Accountant, or Management Accountant role.
Key responsibilities include:
- Producing advanced Excel-based financial reports, models, and analysis
- Supporting monthly management accounts preparation
- Assisting in the creation of the monthly MI reporting pack
- Preparing and reviewing profit & loss reports
- Supporting budgeting and variance analysis
- Assisting senior finance managers on ad‑hoc reporting and continuous improvement projects
- Helping ensure smooth month‑end processes and supporting the wider finance function
What you'll need to succeed
Someone hungry to progress and build their finance career- Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups; Power Query/Power BI a bonus)
- Confident with numbers and comfortable analysing data
- Prior experience in a finance or accounts role
- Studying – or keen to study – AAT, CIMA, or ACCA
What you'll get in return
Career GrowthThis role offers genuine development, with exposure to management accounting, budgeting, MI reporting, and financial analysis. You’ll work closely with senior finance leaders who will actively support your progression.
You’ll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including:
- 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Option to purchase up to 5 additional holiday days per year
- Bonus schemes
- BUPA medical care
- Critical illness cover
- Life assurance
- Electric car scheme
- Cycle-to-work scheme
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.
