Job Description

Overall Purpose of the Role:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to support a growing finance team. Supporting the Financial Controller, this role plays a critical part in maintaining accurate financial records, driving process improvements, and ensuring the finance function operates efficiently. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience in ledger processes with the ambition and capability to support broader accounting and reporting functions.

What you will be doing:

Month-End & Financial Support

Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts, including accruals, prepayments, and journal entries Help maintain the integrity of the general ledger Support balance sheet reconciliations and analysis Aid in cash flow forecasting and reporting Assist in budgeting and forecasting cycles
Purchase Ledger Oversight

Oversee day-to-day purchase ledger processes, ensuring invoices are entered, approved, and reconciled timely Act as the first escalation point for supplier queries, overdue items, and accounts that require further attention Review and approve supplier payment runs Ensure supplier account reconciliations are accurate and up to date
Audit & Compliance

Support audit preparations by providing timely, accurate documentation Assist in maintaining internal controls across the finance function Help ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
Cross-Functional Collaboration

Liaise with commercial, operations, and procurement teams to align finance processes Provide ad hoc reporting and financial insight as required Support continuous improvement projects within the finance department

What we ask from you:

AAT Level 4 qualified or Finance-related degree Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping and purchase ledger processes Prior experience in a finance role, ideally with exposure to both transactional and reporting activities Experience using accounting software (Sage and/or similar ERP systems) Strong Excel skills High attention to detail and strong numerical skills Proactive and organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate across teams Willingness to learn and develop within a growing finance team Ability to take ownership of tasks

What we can offer in return:

Benefits include cashback plans including eye-care, dental & prescriptions, to name just a few..... please click on our benefits brochure to view further details Gym, fitness and retail discounts Donate a Day - we will gift you an extra day off each year to do something for charity or within the community Mentoring and ongoing guidance, not only to settle you into your role, but throughout your career with Aptus We promote physical and mental health and provide additional support to our employees via our Employer Assistance Program all year round

Location:

Aptus House, Unit 19-20, Barrs Fold Road, Wingates, Industrial Estate, Bolton, BL5 3XP

What's next?

Please send your CV and contact details to careers@aptusutilities.co.uk

If you are shortlisted for this role, you will be contacted by a member of our People Team or the Hiring Manager, who will usually arrange a short telephone interview before arranging a face-to-face.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Sick pay
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person