Assistant Accountant

Description

Position: Assistant Accountant (AAT Level 3)

Location: Stroud, Gloucestershire

Salary: £28,000- £33,000

Working hours: Monday to Thursday 08:30- 17:00, Friday 08:30- 16:30

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, you will be supporting the finance function by maintaining accurate financial records, assisting with month-end processes, and ensuring transactions are processed efficiently and in line with company procedures and accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities – Assistant Accountant (AAT Level 3)

Transactional Accounting

Manage supplier accounts, including reconciliations and query resolution

Assist with customer accounts and credit control where required

Process bank transactions and perform regular bank reconciliations

Moving to full oversight of both sales and purchase ledger

Month-End & Reporting

Assist with month-end close procedures

Prepare journals, including accruals and prepayments

Support the preparation of management accounts

Maintain balance sheet reconciliations

Revaluing foreign exchange accounts and reconciliation

Payroll & Expenses

Assist with payroll processing and payroll journals

Process employee expenses and ensure compliance with company policies

Compliance & Controls

Ensure adherence to internal financial controls and procedures

Support and eventually prepare VAT returns and statutory reporting requirements

Assist with audit preparations and provide required documentation

Qualifications & Requirements – Assistant Accountant (AAT Level 3)

AAT Level 3 qualified or actively studying towards AAT Level 3

Previous experience in an accounts or finance role

Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping

Experience using accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, SAP)

Strong Excel skills (basic formulas and spreadsheets)

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Well organised with good time-management skills

Able to work independently and as part of a team

Clear and professional communicator

Proactive attitude and willingness to learn

Experience of working within a manufacturing environment (not essential)

What we can offer – Assistant Accountant (AAT Level 3)

Excellent work/life balance

Onsite parking

Enhanced pension contributions

Increased holiday allowance after 5 years

Length of Service awards

For more information on this role, please contact Sam Griffin on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to

Who We're Looking For:

Candidates currently working as an Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Payable Assistant may be suitable for this role.

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