Assistant Accountant

  • Reed
  • Stockton-on-tees, County Durham
  • May 13, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join a successful and growing organisation within the construction sector. You'll gain experience in a business with global operations while working closely with senior finance stakeholders. Based in Billingham, this role provides an excellent long-term platform for development, working directly with the Financial Controller.

Key Responsibilities

  • Processing transactional accounting across multiple entities
  • Managing purchase ledger and sales ledger activities
  • Performing bank reconciliations and supporting cashflow management
  • Assisting with VAT and other financial reconciliations
  • Handling multi-currency transactions (USD, EUR, GBP)
  • Supporting finance processes and identifying efficiency improvements

About You

  • AAT qualified with a minimum of 2 years' post-qualified experience
  • Experience using cloud-based accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero or similar)
  • Strong attention to detail with a proactive and inquisitive approach
  • Confident managing both purchase and sales ledger functions
  • Comfortable working with multi-currency transactions
  • Keen to learn, develop and improve processes

If you are an ambitious Assistant Accountant looking to develop your career in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment, we would love to hear from you.