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Assistant Accountant

Job description

 

 

Job Description

Job Title

Assistant Accountant

Reports to

Head of Finance

Direct Reports

None

Grade

 

Location

East Kilbride

Cost code

 

Date of issue

October 2025

Primary Purpose of the Role

The Assistant Accountant will support the Finance Team in delivering accurate and timely financial information, assisting with the month-end process, statutory reporting, and compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for a passed AAT or part-qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA) looking to develop their career within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

 

Key Areas of Responsibility and Standards of Performance
  • Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes
  • Preparation of balance sheet reconcilliations
  • Production of KPI reports
  • Prepare journals including accruals, prepayments, and fixed asset depreciation
  • Support preparation of monthly management accounts
  • Maintain the fixed asset register and ensure correct capitalisation
  • Reconcile balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis
  • Assist in the preparation of statutory accounts and audit packs
  • Support VAT, PAYE, and other HMRC compliance submissions
  • Collaborate with operations and production teams to ensure accurate cost reporting
  • Monitor and reconcile intercompany accounts
  • Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Identify process improvement opportunities within finance operations
  • Provide support during internal and external audits
  • Management of the site’s food safety culture, to help prevent deviation in the process that impacts the safety, quality and legality of our products
  • Understand and adhere to Company policies and procedures which are relevant to both the site and the working environment
  • Any other duties as deemed reasonable by your line manager or senior management to assist with the operation of the business.

 

 

 

Person Specification

 

Criteria

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

Passed and experienced AAT, or part-qualified (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) or working towards

 

 

 

 

 

Skills

Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Experience

Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in a similar finance role (ideally in manufacturing or FMCG)

 

 

Ability to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities

 

 

Experience in a food manufacturing or FMCG environment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Behavioural Competencies

Good communication and interpersonal skills

 

 

Proactive attitude and willingness to learn

 

 

Attention to detail and strong analytical skills