Assistant Accountant

This role supports the Financial Reporting function with month-end processes, balance sheet preparation, and technical accounting tasks. You'll work with large data sets and play a key role in ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting. Client Details Our client is a market-leading organisation in the engineering and services sector, known for its strong financial controls and collaborative, people-focused culture. They offer excellent professional development opportunities, modern systems, and a stable environment where finance teams play a central role in decision support and operational performance. Description Prepare and post month-end journals and reconciliations Support balance sheet, fixed asset, and intercompany accounting Handle large volumes of financial data accurately and efficiently Assist with financial reporting compliance and audit requirements Contribute to process improvements and team development initiatives Provide support to the Financial Controller and wider finance functionProfile Strong grounding in accounting principles and month-end processes Experience with large data sets and intermediate Excel skills SAP or Blackline experience (or ability to pick up new systems quickly) Detail-driven, analytical, and able to work independently Collaborative mindset suited to a transitioning and growing team Ideally studying AAT/ACCA/CIMA or interested in progressingJob Offer Competitive salary in the £35-40k range Study support and long-term career progression Private medical, dental, pension scheme, and reward benefits Flexible working hours within a friendly, open-plan office Opportunities to develop strong technical accounting experience