RECFinancial are partnering with a successful manufacturing group to recruit an Assistant Group Accountant.This opportunity would suit an Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant who is looking for the next step in their career.Located in North West Leicestershire, the company is easily accessible from the M1, Leicestershire, Derbyshire and South Nottinghamshire.Every business has numbers.But not every business gives you the chance to understand what those numbers really mean, and how they shape decisions, growth, and future success.This is one of those opportunities.You ll work closely with an experienced Financial Controller and wider Group Finance function, supporting the day-to-day finance function while gaining exposure to management accounts, statutory reporting, tax, and group accounting. It s a role designed to stretch you, but with the right support around you.This isn t about being thrown in at the deep end.It s about being trusted, guided, and given room to grow. What You ll Be Doing (and Learning Along the Way)You ll be involved in the financial heartbeat of a multi-company manufacturing group, including:Supporting monthly management accounts for three group companies, including consolidated accountsPreparing and submitting VAT returnsAssisting with statutory accounts and corporation tax returnsHandling day-to-day accounting activities, banking, sales and purchase invoices, rechargesCompleting bank and intercompany reconciliationsManaging the finance inbox and r