Job Description

This role is perfect for an experienced Assistant Accountant ready to step up, or a Management Accountant seeking a fresh challenge. You'll take ownership of core management accounting duties, support system improvements, and play a key role in a collaborative finance team.

• Prepare and review monthly management accounts
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and journals
• Manage accruals, prepayments, and expenses
• Oversee cash flow forecasting and reporting
• Produce VAT returns and ensure compliance
• Analyse financial data to support business decisions
• Assist with ERP system implementation (SAP S/4Hana)
• Support ad hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with colleagues across finance and the wider business

Step up from Assistant Accountant into full MA responsibilitiesJoin a supportive team with real progression opportunities

• Experienced in balance sheet work, reconciliations, accruals, and VAT
• Strong Excel skills for reporting and data manipulation
• ERP system experience (SAP highly desirable)
• Qualified, part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA), or QBE
• Proven ability to take ownership and work independently
• Stable career background with consistent roles (no frequent job moves)
• Proactive, team-oriented, and keen to support colleagues
• Confident communicator with a positive attitude

Our client is the UK division of a global engineering and technology group with a head office in Telford and operations nationwide. They design and supply specialist equipment used across industries such as food, pharma, chemicals, semiconductors, plastics, and metallurgy, while also providing servicing, repairs, and upgrades.
The business is growing quickly through acquisition and system transformation, making this an exciting time to join their collaborative finance team and be part of their ongoing journey.

• Salary 30,000 - 35,000 depending on experience
• Full-time, onsite role in Telford with flexible core hours (9-4)
• Opportunity to step up from Assistant Accountant into Management Accounts
• Progression prospects within a growing global business
• Supportive, collaborative finance team environment
• Free onsite parking, staff kitchen/canteen, town centre amenities nearby

Skills Required