Your new company An established and growing organisation within the manufacturing industry is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their Finance team. Reporting directly to the Finance manager, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career in a supportive and dynamic environment. Your new role As Assistant Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the month-end reporting process and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations. What you'll need to succeed Part-qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) or equivalent experience Strong technical accounting knowledge and attention to detail Experience with month-end processes and VAT returns Excellent organisational and communication skills Ability to work collaboratively across finance functions and support wider business needs What you'll get in return Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to work closely with senior finance leaders Exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities Support for professional development and qualifications A collaborative and supportive team culture Free health insurance (can be expanded to include family members at a small cost) * Life insurance * Enhanced maternity/paternity * Enhanced pension up to 5% matched * Company sick pay after 1 year service * 32 days hol plus 1 additional day fixed by company * PRP bonus 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 on 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 Skills: assistant accountant part qualified accountant accounts technician accounts assistant Benefits: Up to 40k DoE