Assistant Accountant

Job Title

Assistant Accountant

Location

MB Air Systems Limited – Hamilton, UK

About Us

MB Air Systems is an Ingersoll Rand company specialising in compressed air, nitrogen systems, winch and hoist, power tools and product finishing systems for a wide range of industries and applications.

Our experienced team provides the solutions, support and knowledge to bring added value to your business. Whether it be from bespoke engineered packages to energy saving solutions, or from lifting applications to onsite nitrogen production, MB Air Systems exists to make your life better.

Job Summary

MB Air Systems have recently completed two acquisitions and are moving to new premises in Hamilton to consolidate the expanded and growing business on one site.

To support this exciting period of growth, we are looking for an experienced, proactive and detail oriented Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team.

This role is ideal for someone with strong organisational and communication skills who is keen to develop their finance career within a supportive environment.

You will provide essential support across the Finance function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of financial information and contributing to the smooth running of daily operations and monthly reporting.

Hybrid working available (1 day at home / 4 in the office)

Responsibilities

• Analysis and payment of employee expenses
• Month end journals including purchasing / T&E card and employee expenses
• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Agreement of trade balances with intercompany partners at month end
• Leading the monthly netting exercise to settle intercompany partner balances
• Supporting purchase ledger processing at month end and providing holiday cover
• Supporting credit control function and providing holiday cover
• Supporting the external audit process
• Other duties as required

Basic Qualifications

• Purchase Ledger experience (essential)
• Working knowledge of ERP systems (essential)
• ERP systems implementation experience(desirable)
• Experience of using online banking platforms
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• A background in a service/manufacturing environment (desirable)
• Concur (T&E and expense tool) experience (desirable)

Key Competencies

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Attention to detail · Ability to work to deadlines
• Ability to manage your own workload
• A confident individual, working well as part of a small team

What We Offer

The approximate salary range for this role is £36,000–£40,000, depending on experience. 

• 25 days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
• Holiday Purchase Scheme – additional 5 days annual leave
• 5% Employee and 7% Employer Pension Contribution
• Westfield Health Cashback Plan
• Death in Service Benefit of 4x salary
• Cycle Scheme (After probation period)
• Electric Car Scheme (After probation period)
• Employee Ownership Program - 10% of salary in equity shares, after 1 year of employment 
• Costco Gold Company member, with access for employees to join
• Employee Assistance Program
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Policies
• LinkedIn Learning – full free access
• O2 Reach

Direct applicants only – no applications from recruitment agencies will be considered.