Assistant Accountant

• CIMA Part Qualified/AAT (Study Support Provided)
• £45K + Benefits (hybrid)
• Supportive environment - excellent development opportunity

This role offers hands-on exposure to month end, reporting and analysis, working closely with an experienced Financial Controller - ideal for someone AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA / CIMA who wants a clear route toward full qualification.The role you'll support the wider finance function with:

• Preparation of monthly management accounts
• Posting month end journals (accruals, prepayments, depreciation)
• Balance sheet reconciliations and P&L variance analysis
• Fixed asset register maintenance
• Supporting budgets, forecasts and cash flow
• Assisting with AP/AR, bank reconciliations and VAT returns
• Involvement in audit prep, systems and process improvements

This is a broad role that goes beyond transaction processing and gives exposure to the full accounting cycle.What we're looking for

• Studying or willing to study AAT / ACCA / CIMA
• 1-3 years' experience in a finance or accounting role
• Confident with double-entry and month end
• Strong Excel skills (PivotTables / XLOOKUP beneficial)
• Proactive, organised and keen to develop

Why apply?

• Clear development pathway toward qualification
• Supportive Financial Controller and hands-on learning
• Stable, growing organisation with modern systems
• A role where you'll add value and gain real commercial exposure
• £45K + benefits
• Hybrid, Staffordshire (Hybrid 3 days on site)

Interested?Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion. Further details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.