Accounts Assistant | Aerospace & Engineering Sector | £25,000–£28,000 | Bedford Are you an ambitious finance professional at the start of your accounting journey? Do you want to join a forward-thinking business operating at the cutting edge of aerospace and defence innovation? We have a fantastic opportunity for a Accounts Assistant to join a highly respected and dynamic engineering organisation in Bedfordshire.This business is a leading engineering business, working in conjunction with major global businesses. With internal progression at the heart of their culture, this role has become available due to a well-earned promotion within the finance team. The Role: As an Accounts Assistant, you'll be supporting a broad range of financial and administrative tasks in a busy finance department. Responsibilities include: Processing accounts payable transactions, including invoices and payment runs Supplier statement reconciliations using SAP Managing company Barclaycard expense processes Assisting with prepayments, accruals, revaluations and other month-end activities Supporting bank transaction processing Collaborating with procurement and commercial teams on aged creditors and debtors Assisting with audit preparation and wider finance tasks as needed About You: Actively studying AAT (study support available) Strong organisational skills and a hands-on approach Confident working both independently and as part of a team Motivated, eager to learn, and able to manage a varied workload Basic Excel knowledge — training will be provided What’s in it for you? Competitive salary of £25,000–£28,000 (depending on experience) 26 days’ annual leave Bank Holidays (with increases after 5 years) Generous pension scheme Private healthcare Free onsite parking Employee share incentive plan Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Full-time office based role Security Notice: Due to the nature of the work, all candidates must meet UK security clearance criteria, including five years of continuous UK residency. Interested in starting your finance career with a business that's helping shape the future of aerospace? Apply today or get in touch to learn more