Assistant Accountant Location: Melton Mowbray Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday Salary: Up to £40,000 (Dependent on experience) Excellent Staff Benefits Are you a finance professional looking for a varied and rewarding role within a supportive and friendly team environment? Our client, a highly reputable and well-established business based in Melton Mowbray, is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team on a full-time, permanent basis. Known for their exceptional service, high-quality products, and strong company values, they offer a collaborative and family-feel workplace where staff are genuinely valued. The Role Working closely with the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day financial operations of the business. Your responsibilities will include: * Preparing and submitting VAT returns * Completing reconciliations and managing balance sheets * Assisting with budgeting and forecasting * Performing financial analysis and reporting * Supporting the month-end process and management accounts * Assisting with sales and purchase ledger * Ensuring timely and accurate financial data This is a hands-on role within a close-knit team where your work will directly support the business's continued success and growth. About You To thrive in this position, you should have: * Previous experience in a similar Assistant Accountant or Finance role * Strong understanding of core accounting principles and processes * Advanced Excel skills (including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, data analysis tools) * Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach * A collaborative, team-oriented mindset A qualification such as ACCA or CIMA (or working towards) is highly desirable and will be supported where applicable. What’s on Offer? * Competitive salary up to £40,000, depending on experience * A range of excellent staff benefits * A stable, reputable employer with a large and loyal customer base * A friendly and supportive team environment with a genuine family feel * Opportunities for professional growth and development