Assistant Accountant


Company:	IPS Group Limited
Salary:	£34,000 to £38,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Castleford, WF10
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	18 Sept 2026

Apply for this job

Summary

Ready for your next step in your accounting career?

We're working with a well-established logistics company looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team and build a long-term career.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to move beyond transactional finance into a role with greater responsibility, ongoing mentoring and genuine career progression.

Key Responsibilities of Assistant Accountant

- Support the month-end close process, including journals, accruals and prepayments

- Prepare bank, intercompany and balance sheet reconciliations

- Assist with the production of monthly management accounts

- Review financial data to ensure accuracy across multiple business divisions

- Prepare VAT returns and support statutory compliance

- Analyse transport, fleet and operational costs to support business performance

- Assist with budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis

- Support the finance team with year-end audit requirements

Skills and Competencies

- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables and data analysis.

- Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.

- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.

- Effective communication skills with confidence when dealing with colleagues, suppliers and customers.

- A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop professionally.

- Ability to work independently while contributing positively within a collaborative finance team.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.

Apply for this job

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.