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Assistant Accountant

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Posted on Jun 9, 2026 by CV-Library
Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Temporary
Your new company

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join a busy and fast-paced finance team within a well-established organisation. This role will support the wider finance function in delivering accurate financial information, maintaining strong financial controls, and assisting with key accounting processes across the business.
Your new role

Supporting daily finance operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, and cash flow activities.
Assisting with month-end and year-end processes including accruals, intercompany transactions, and fixed asset accounting.
Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring accuracy of financial records.
Supporting management, accounting and financial reporting activities.
Assisting with forecasting and financial analysis where required.
Supporting VAT and tax-related submissions.
Preparing audit information and assisting during audit processes.
Maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal procedures.
Assisting with ad-hoc finance projects and process improvement activities.

What you'll need to succeed

Self-starter
Part-qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA preferred.
Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and reporting standards.
Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and month-end accounting processes.
Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
Experience using finance systems such as SAP would be advantageous.
Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

What you'll get in return

Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative finance team
Exposure to a varied and hands-on accounting role
Long-term career development and progression opportunities
Competitive salary and benefits package

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

Reference: 225228640

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Assistant Accountant

CV-Library

Posted on Jun 9, 2026 by CV-Library

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Cannock, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Temporary
Your new company

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join a busy and fast-paced finance team within a well-established organisation. This role will support the wider finance function in delivering accurate financial information, maintaining strong financial controls, and assisting with key accounting processes across the business.
Your new role

Supporting daily finance operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, banking, and cash flow activities.
Assisting with month-end and year-end processes including accruals, intercompany transactions, and fixed asset accounting.
Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and ensuring accuracy of financial records.
Supporting management, accounting and financial reporting activities.
Assisting with forecasting and financial analysis where required.
Supporting VAT and tax-related submissions.
Preparing audit information and assisting during audit processes.
Maintaining strong financial controls and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal procedures.
Assisting with ad-hoc finance projects and process improvement activities.

What you'll need to succeed

Self-starter
Part-qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA preferred.
Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and reporting standards.
Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and month-end accounting processes.
Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
Experience using finance systems such as SAP would be advantageous.
Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.

What you'll get in return

Opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative finance team
Exposure to a varied and hands-on accounting role
Long-term career development and progression opportunities
Competitive salary and benefits package

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
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Reference: 225228640

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