Junior Assistant Accountant
Established in 2002, the Reflex Group is now the largest privately owned print and packaging company in the UK, employing over 1,000 people across 27 sites in the UK, Europe, America and Australia. The company prides itself on quality, efficiency, ethical practices, and low environmental impact, whilst remaining innovative and dynamic.
We are pleased to offer an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Finance Assistant / Junior Assistant Accountant to join our finance team at our Mansfield site.
Location: Mansfield or Leicester, UK
Position type: Full time, Permanent
Working Hours: 09:00 – 17:00 Monday to Friday
Role Overview
This is an excellent opportunity for someone at the start of their finance career to join a busy, supportive, and collaborative finance function.
In this role, you will support the finance team with a range of day-to-day accounting tasks while gaining hands-on experience and developing your skills. You will work closely with Management Accountants and other team members, assisting with routine processes such as data entry, reconciliations, and basic reporting.
This position is ideal for someone who is looking to begin or is in the early stages of studying towards an accounting qualification (e.g. AAT) and is eager to build practical experience in a fast-paced business. Full training and ongoing support will be provided to help you grow and progress within the role.
Roles and Responsibilities
Assist with the preparation of the monthly management accounts process
Support month‑end close activities to ensure deadlines are met
Prepare and post journals, including accruals, prepayments, and other adjustments
Perform balance sheet reconciliations across all areas and investigate discrepancies
Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules
Assist with the production of monthly reporting packs and KPI reporting
Assist with the preparation of VAT / TSS submissions
Carry out daily bank postings and bank reconciliations
Support Management Accountants and the wider finance team during month‑end and reporting cycles
Provide ad‑hoc financial support and analysis as required
Required Skills & Experience:
Minimum of 1 year experience in a finance, or accounts environment
Experience working with accounting systems and ERP systems such as Access Financials or Dimensions preferred but not essential
A genuine interest in pursuing a career in finance/accounting
Good understanding of month‑end accounting processes
Studying towards (or willing to start) AAT Level 2 or 3
Good attention to detail and willingness to learn
Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
Strong organisational and communication skills
Positive attitude and a proactive approach to work
