https://jobs.co.uk/job/assistant-accountant-ips-group--754e0bfa-a437-4bb4-92cc-06eb4a509212 RSS feed for Assistant Accountant at IPS Group. en-gb Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:33:05 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/assistant-accountant-ips-group--754e0bfa-a437-4bb4-92cc-06eb4a509212 https://jobs.co.uk/job/assistant-accountant-ips-group--754e0bfa-a437-4bb4-92cc-06eb4a509212 Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:55:33 GMT Location: Castleford | Salary: 10000-500000 Annual | Type: Permanent | 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 deadli... Permanent