Assistant Management Accountant
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £28,000.0 to £35,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | circa £28,000 - £32,000 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 February 2026 |
| Location: | Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL1 5SZ |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4763422_1769011803 |
Summary
Your new company
Market leaders in their field, I am delighted to be working with this client to support them in the appointment of an Assistant Accountant. With a focus on quality and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service, they are looking to bring their finance-function in-house with the appointment of a Trainee/Assistant Accountant.
Your new role
Working closely with the MD, you will initially take responsibility for all the transactional elements of a busy accounting role, whilst also assisting the MD with the preparation of the management accounts. Key duties will include:
- Raising Sales ledger invoices
- Credit Control
- Posting & allocating cash received
- Processing supplier invoices
- PO query resolution
- Bank reconciliations
- Assist with key ledger reconciliations at month end
- Assist with the preparation of the monthly management accounts
What you'll need to succeed
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has completed Level 2/3 of their AAT, whilst working within an accounting environment. It's a chance to continue to develop your finance career whilst also gaining invaluable hands-on experience.
What you'll get in return
- 25 days holiday plus BH
- 100% based on site, you do get to enjoy an early finish on a Friday
- Study support
- Modern work environment
- Flexible working environment
What you need to do now
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