Assistant Accountant
Competitive salary DOE + site performance bonus
Support financial excellence. Drive accuracy. Help keep our operations running smoothly.
Benefits:
- £35,000 - £40,000 + discretionary site performance bonus
- 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
- Company pension & life assurance
- Opportunity to work within a fast-paced and collaborative manufacturing environment
- A supportive team culture with opportunities for development and progression
- Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing, financial & mental health support)
- Free on-site parking & refreshments
- Engagement events, incentives & site activities
Here at ProAmpac Lincoln, we're a leading manufacturer of flexible packaging, operating a high-performing, fast-paced operation within a 24/7 environment. We pride ourselves on delivering quality, innovation and customer excellence, supported by a strong culture of teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement.
We're now looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team on a full-time permanent basis, supporting the site Financial Controller and wider finance function to ensure accurate financial reporting, robust controls and efficient day-to-day finance operations.
The role
As an Assistant Accountant, working Monday to Friday, you'll play a key role in maintaining the integrity of our accounting records, supporting cash flow management and contributing to month-end reporting activities. You'll work closely with colleagues across the business, helping to ensure financial processes are completed accurately and efficiently.
What you'll be doing:
- Maintain purchase ledger records and process accounting entries within Sage
- Manage monthly supplier payment runs
- Process sales invoices, credit notes and customer receipts
- Support month-end activities including accruals and prepayments
- Maintain the fixed asset register, including depreciation calculations and journals
- Assist with balance sheet reconciliations
- Complete bank reconciliations and support cash flow forecasting
- Support preparation of monthly reporting packs
- Assist with payroll checks and post payroll journals
- Prepare sales and debtor reports as required
- Process expenses, credit card transactions and mileage claims
- Respond to internal finance and controlling queries
- Support financial reporting improvements and process automation initiatives
- Provide cover and support across the wider finance team when required
What do we want from you?
- Previous experience in a similar Assistant Accountant or finance role
- Experience of purchase ledger, sales ledger and general accounting processes
- Experience supporting month-end activities, including reconciliations and accruals/prepayments
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience using Sage or a similar accounting system
- AAT qualified or studying towards an AAT qualification (desirable but not essential)
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Analytical and problem-solving ability
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach
- Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment
Ready to join the team?
Click apply with your CV or employment history. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact: [email protected]
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Financial planning services
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
