Blair West is partnering with Impress Group, an invested Engineering group of businesses, as they look to expand their finance team with the key appointment of an Accounts Assistant.

Supporting a newly appointed Finance Director, this role will look after transactional finance for the businesses, focusing on Purchase Ledger, while developing into a valid number 2 in finance for the FD. Study support will be provided for the onward study of AAT and later ACCA/CIMA.

The opportunity:

• Process accounts payable and receivable transactions accurately and timely.
• Reconcile bank statements and financial data.
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Support the Finance Director in month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting regulations.
• Assist with ad-hoc financial analysis and projects as required.
• Continuously identify process efficiencies.
• Other ad-hoc duties as required.

You’ll be the ideal candidate for this position if you have:

• Experience with MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with Sage software, particularly Sage 50 Essential.
• A can-do attitude and attention to detail.
• AAT studying or appropriately qualified by experience.

The benefits included with this opportunity:

• 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays.
• Study Support Package.
• Group Pension Scheme.

Our commitment:

Blair West is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and inclusion at every stage of the recruitment process. We are committed to fairness, equality, and ongoing diversity training for our team to give our candidates and clients a feeling of belonging during their experience with us. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during their experience with us, please speak to their consultant. 

If you’d like to speak to someone about this opportunity:

Jason Hogg:  jason@blairwest.co.uk / 07873 614806