Assistant Accountant - Hands-On Finance & Management Accounts

Southern Manufacturing & Electronics 2025; Darwen; On-site; GBP 24,000 - GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing and electronics company is seeking a dedicated accounting professional to join their Finance Department in Darwen. The role involves maintaining Fixed Asset registers, performing bank reconciliations, and assisting with management accounts. Ideal candidates will have experience in a busy Accounts Department, strong communication skills, and proficiency in basic Microsoft Office applications. This is an office-based position with a salary of £29,000 per year, offering a collaborative environment and the chance to contribute to key financial processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing daily and monthly Bank Reconciliations.
• Ability to work to deadlines in a fast paced, changeable environment.
• Sound understanding of controls and authorisation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Fixed Asset registers and record additions, disposals and periodic depreciation.
• Prepare and post monthly Journal Entries.
• Assist with preparation of monthly and annual Management Accounts.

Skills

Previous experience working within a busy Accounts Department

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Basic Microsoft Office skills, including Excel

Attention to detail

Education

Background in bookkeeping and core accounting disciplines

Job description

A leading manufacturing and electronics company is seeking a dedicated accounting professional to join their Finance Department in Darwen. The role involves maintaining Fixed Asset registers, performing bank reconciliations, and assisting with management accounts. Ideal candidates will have experience in a busy Accounts Department, strong communication skills, and proficiency in basic Microsoft Office applications. This is an office-based position with a salary of £29,000 per year, offering a collaborative environment and the chance to contribute to key financial processes.