Assistant Accountant

  • Location:
  • Salary:
    £30,000 - £33,000 / depending on experience
  • Job type:
    Permanent
  • Posted:
    5 hours ago
  • Category:
    Assistant Accountant
  • Deadline:
    September 15, 2026

Overview

We are delighted to be working exclusively with our client, a successful and growing manufacturing business based in Corby, to recruit an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is either studying towards their AAT/ACCA/CIMA or has gained solid accounts experience and is ready to take the next step in their career.


Key Responsibilities 

  • Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
  • Posting accruals, prepayments, and journals
  • Supporting budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Reconciling balance sheet accounts
  • Assisting with year-end audit preparation
  • Supporting the Finance Manager with ad hoc reporting and analysis

The Candidate

We are looking for someone who is proactive, motivated and enjoys working in a busy finance environment. Previous experience within a manufacturing or product-based business would be an advantage, but is not essential.

  • Studying towards or AAT qualified, with the ambition to progress further
  • Strong Excel and IT skills
  • Good understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
  • Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team

Remuneration 

  • £30,000 – £33,000 depending on experience
  • 8.30 am – 5.00 pm – Office-based
  • 33 days, including statutory bank holidays
  • Study support, staff discount, pension, parking

Debbie Burbage Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.  Candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. We are a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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