Assistant Accountant

Accounts Assistant/Assistant Accountant Genuine temporary to permanent role Stoke on Trent Start ASAP £30000- £3500K Role Overview The Assistant Accountant will support the finance function within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, providing accurate financial reporting, cost control support, and day-to-day accounting assistance. The role is key in ensuring timely month-end processes, stock and cost accounting, and compliance with internal controls. Due to the nature of the environment flexibility is key. Key Responsibilities * Assist with month-end close, including accruals, prepayments, journals and balance sheet reconciliations * Support preparation of management accounts and variance analysis * Maintain and reconcile stock, WIP and cost of sales * Assist with standard costing and production variance analysis * Responsible for cost allocation specifically for Time allocation (timesheets) and expense * Process fixed assets, depreciation and capital expenditure reporting * Assist with VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements * Support audits and liaise with internal and external stakeholders * Improve financial processes and controls * Support implementation of SAP system (currently XERO) * Provide support for transactional accounting function Skills & Experience Required * 2–3 years’ experience in an accounting or finance role, ideally within manufacturing * AAT qualified/ or Part-qualified ACCA / CIMA / ACA * Experience with stock, WIP, and cost accounting desirable * Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups) * Experience using XERO and SAP * Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset