Role: Assistant Accountant

Location: Coventry (Office-Based)

Salary: £28-34k

3 Point Recruitment are partnering with a well established and growing engineering business in Coventry to recruit an Assistant Accountant which is needed ASAP!

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail oriented and proactive finance professional looking to develop their career within a supportive and fast paced environment. You can gain fantastic exposure with this opportunity and the Financial Controller is keen to progress someone within the business & partner them at month / year end.

This role is available immediately and our client is keen to interview suitable candidates right away!

The Role

As Assistant Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function across a broad range of responsibilities. You will work closely with senior finance staff, contributing to the smooth running of day to day financial operations while gaining exposure to wider accounting processes & supporting the month end.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable support
• Maintenance and support of the General Ledger
• Assistance with management account reconciliations
• Banking and cash management activities
• Fixed asset management
• Stock accounting support
• Preparation and submission of VAT returns
• Producing & sending reports to the Financial Controller

About You

We are looking for someone who is motivated, organised and ready to hit the ground running. You will ideally be AAT qualified (working towards / QBE), with experience of working within an SME.

Essential

• AAT qualification (or actively studying)
• Previous experience in a similar finance role
• Experience using Sage accounting software
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• Ability to work effectively in an office-based environment

Desirable (but not essential)

• Consolidation experience
• Exposure to year-end audits
• Intercompany accounting experience
• Stock accounting experience
• VAT returns experience
• Experience working with multiple currencies

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £28-34k
• A stable and growing engineering business
• Hands on experience across a wide finance function
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop

If you are available at short notice and looking for your next opportunity in finance, we encourage you to apply today. This is a fantastic chance to join a business that values initiative and offers real career progression!

Apply now through 3 Point Recruitment to be considered immediately.