Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant
Location: Dudley, DY1 4DA
Salary: Competitive
Contract: Full time, permanent – 40 hours per week, although would consider applications with condensed hours or part time working
Hayley 24/7 Engineering is a fast-paced and growing provider of mechanical engineering solutions, supporting a wide range of industry sectors.
As part of a large multinational organisation, we combine local expertise with global reach to deliver high-quality service to our customers.
We are looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Assistant Accountant to join our busy finance team in Dudley.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a dynamic, multi-entity environment, where you will gain exposure to a broad range of accounting activities and play a key role in supporting financial operations across multiple branches.
As our Assistant Accountant you will:
* Support the day-to-day accounting activities across multiple branches
* Assist with month-end close and reporting processes
* Prepare and process accruals, prepayments, and revenue recognition
* Reconcile nominal ledger accounts accurately and in a timely manner
* Assist with preparation of VAT, PAYE, and statutory returns
* Provide financial insight and support to internal stakeholders
* Deliver excellent service when liaising with customers and suppliers
* Support internal and external audits
* Assist purchase and sales ledger teams when required
* Contribute to ad-hoc finance projects and continuous improvement initiatives
What We’re Looking For
* AAT Level 3 qualified (minimum) or working towards AAT Level 4 (or equivalent)
* Previous experience in a similar finance or accounting role
* Strong understanding of core accounting principles
* Experience with SAGE or similar finance systems
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Strong Excel and data analysis skills
* Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* A proactive, self-motivated approach with a willingness to learn and develop
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a growing, multinational organisation
* Gain exposure to a broad and varied finance role
* Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment
* Opportunity for career progression and development
Apply Now
If you’re looking to build your accounting career in a fast-moving and supportive environment, we’d love to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed