Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

26 hours per week (work pattern to be agreed)

£22,750 basic salary (£35,000 FTE)

Office based (WS9 8SX
)

Are you a part-qualified accountant, looking for a varied, hands‑on role, working closely with the Managing Director to support business growth?

B&D Plastics, a specialist distributor of industrial plastic pipework systems, valves and flow control products, is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our growing team.

This is a key finance role, overseeing all financial operations, providing accurate financial reporting, strong controls, and valuable analytical insight to support the performance of both B&D Group and our parent company, Flowmax Group.

• Producing accurate monthly management accounts and KPI reporting to set deadlines.
• Providing commentary and insight to support leadership decision‑making.
• Supporting the annual budgeting cycle and yearly external audit process.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements (e.g., VAT, PAYE, HMRC submissions).
• Completing monthly balance sheet and bank reconciliations.
• Supporting payroll processing with external providers.
• Supervising accounting activities across both sites.
• Providing cover for accounts payable/receivable and bank payment processing.
• Reviewing credit card expenses and prepare dividend documentation.
• Analysing margins, operating costs, and profitability to support strategic decisions.
• Providing cashflow forecasting and working capital analysis.

• Part‑qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA)
• Proven experience of balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow management, management accounts, payroll and VAT returns
• Strong communication skills
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Good time management and prioritisation skills
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Confidence working both independently and with senior leadership
• Experience working within a group reporting environment preferable

• £22,750 pa basic salary (£35,000 FTE)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (FTE)
• Ongoing training and development
• Supportive, collaborative team culture

If you're ready for your next step and want a hands‑on role with real impact on business performance, we’d love to hear from you.