Job Title
Assistant Accountant
Location
MB Air Systems Limited – Hamilton, UK
About Us
MB Air Systems is an Ingersoll Rand company specialising in compressed air, nitrogen systems, winch and hoist, power tools and product finishing systems for a wide range of industries and applications.
Our experienced team provides the solutions, support and knowledge to bring added value to your business. Whether it be from bespoke engineered packages to energy saving solutions, or from lifting applications to onsite nitrogen production, MB Air Systems exists to make your life better.
Job Summary
MB Air Systems have recently completed two acquisitions and are moving to new premises in Hamilton to consolidate the expanded and growing business on one site.
To support this exciting period of growth, we are looking for an experienced, proactive and detail oriented Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team.
This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational and communication skills who is keen to develop their finance career within a supportive environment.
You will provide essential support across the Finance function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial information and contributing to the smooth running of daily operations and monthly reporting.
Hybrid working available (1 day at home / 4 in the office)
Responsibilities
1. Analysis and payment of employee expenses
2. Month end journals including purchasing / T&E card and employee expenses
3. Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
4. Agreement of trade balances with intercompany partners at month end
5. Leading the monthly netting exercise to settle intercompany partner balances
6. Supporting purchase ledger processing at month end and providing holiday cover
7. Supporting credit control function and providing holiday cover
8. Supporting the external audit process
9. Other duties as required
Basic Qualifications
10. Purchase Ledger experience (essential)
11. Working knowledge of ERP systems (essential)
12. ERP systems implementation experience(desirable)
13. Experience of using online banking platforms
14. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
15. A background in a service/manufacturing environment (desirable)
16. Concur (T&E and expense tool) experience (desirable)
Key Competencies
17. Strong organizational and communication skills
18. Attention to detail · Ability to work to deadlines
19. Ability to manage your own workload
20. A confident individual, working well as part of a small team
What We Offer
The approximate salary range for this role is £36,000–£40,000, depending on experience.
21. 25 days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
22. Holiday Purchase Scheme – additional 5 days annual leave
23. 5% Employee and 7% Employer Pension Contribution
24. Westfield Health Cashback Plan
25. Death in Service Benefit of 4x salary
26. Cycle Scheme (After probation period)
27. Electric Car Scheme (After probation period)
28. Employee Ownership Program - 10% of salary in equity shares, after 1 year of employment
29. Costco Gold Company member, with access for employees to join
30. Employee Assistance Program
31. Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Policies
32. LinkedIn Learning – full free access
33. O2 Reach
Direct applicants only – no applications from recruitment agencies will be considered.