Assistant Accountant
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 10 Mawrth 2026 |
|---|---|
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 09 Ebrill 2026 |
| Lleoliad: | Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN12 6PF |
| Cwmni: | Carbon60 |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | BBBH175372_1773145515 |
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Assistant Accountant
Are you a sharp, detail‑driven finance professional looking to accelerate your career in a fast‑paced engineering and technology environment? Our client is looking for a proactive Assistant Accountant to play a key role across payroll, month‑end, tax, audit and financial controls.
This is a fantastic opportunity to gain broad exposure, develop professionally (AAT/ACCA/CIMA), and make a real impact in a structured, supportive, and innovative business.
What You'll Do
- Run end‑to‑end monthly payroll, including calculations, reconciliations and statutory submissions
- Own the balance sheet, completing reconciliations and maintaining supporting schedules
- Support management accounts with P&L analysis and variance reporting
- Deliver efficient month‑end, quarterly and annual close activities
- Prepare and submit VAT returns, P11Ds, PSA and HMRC filings
- Maintain strong financial controls, supporting SOX testing and documentation
- Liaise with external auditors to support statutory accounts
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and continuous process improvement
What You'll Bring
- A‑level education or equivalent; degree advantageous
- Studying (or keen to study) AAT / ACCA / CIMA
- Solid understanding of core accounting principles and double‑entry bookkeeping
- Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and month‑end activity
- Excel‑savvy, confident with financial data and ERP/accounting systems
- Highly organised, analytical, and comfortable communicating with non‑finance colleagues
Experience
- Experience in finance or accounting
- Hands‑on, end‑to‑end payroll experience essential
- Exposure to VAT returns, HMRC submissions and audit support
- Experience with SOX / US GAAP helpful but not essential
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.