Assistant Accountant

Northland Controls is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Accountant to join our finance team in Letchworth, UK. This role will support financial reporting, project cost control, and month-end processes while ensuring compliance with accounting standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable hands-on experience, develop your technical accounting skills, and take on increasing responsibility within a supportive and collaborative finance team.

The position is ideally suited to a part-qualified ACCA/CIMA candidate looking to progress their career within a dynamic, project-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial reports, records, and general ledger accounts
• Monitor and control project costs, including labour, materials, and overheads
• Track, analyse, and reconcile project expenses against budgets on a weekly and monthly basis
• Prepare accounts receivable (AR) month-end journal entries, financial analyses, and account reconciliations
• Support month-end close processes
• Process sales invoices and credit notes accurately and in a timely manner
• Provide administrative support for accounts receivable activities
• Ensure all reporting and processing deadlines are consistently met
• Respond to financial information requests and assist with audits
• Review financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal financial policies
• Perform project and margin analysis to support business decision-making
• Assist the Finance Manager with management accounting tasks as required
• Carry out additional duties as directed by the Global Finance Manager

About You

• Part-qualified ACCA or CIMA (or actively working towards qualification)
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
• Experience with project accounting or cost tracking is highly desirable
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Proficient in Excel and accounting systems
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively

Why Join Northland

• Work on complex, high-visibility projects with global enterprise clients
• Be part of a growing, fast-paced organization with strong career advancement opportunities
• Contribute to innovative security solutions across data centers, campuses, and global enterprises
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including healthcare, 401(k), and PTO