Accounts Assistant | Aerospace & Engineering Sector | £25,000–£28,000 | Bedford
Are you an ambitious finance professional at the start of your accounting journey? Do you want to join a forward-thinking business operating at the cutting edge of aerospace and defence innovation? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Accounts Assistant to join a highly respected and dynamic engineering organisation in Bedfordshire.This business is a leading engineering business, working in conjunction with major global businesses. With internal progression at the heart of their culture, this role has become available due to a well-earned promotion within the finance team.The Role: As an Accounts Assistant, you'll be supporting a broad range of financial and administrative tasks in a busy finance department. Responsibilities include:- Processing accounts payable transactions, including invoices and payment runs
- Supplier statement reconciliations using SAP
- Managing company Barclaycard expense processes
- Assisting with prepayments, accruals, revaluations and other month-end activities
- Supporting bank transaction processing
- Collaborating with procurement and commercial teams on aged creditors and debtors
- Assisting with audit preparation and wider finance tasks as needed
- Actively studying AAT (study support available)
- Strong organisational skills and a hands-on approach
- Confident working both independently and as part of a team
- Motivated, eager to learn, and able to manage a varied workload
- Basic Excel knowledge — training will be provided
- Competitive salary of £25,000–£28,000 (depending on experience)
- 26 days’ annual leave + Bank Holidays (with increases after 5 years)
- Generous pension scheme
- Private healthcare
- Free onsite parking
- Employee share incentive plan
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Full-time office based role