Accounts Assistant

Job Title: Accounts Assistant

Location: Braintree (relocating from Saffron Walden in July 2026)

Employment Type: Permanent

Shifts: Monday- Friday 8:00 – 16:30

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Annual Profit Share Scheme
• 31 days holiday including Bank Holidays
• 40-hour week Monday to Friday
• Working hours: 8:00-16:30
• Nationally recognised training provided and career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme

About the Role

The role holder will report to the Finance Manager and be responsible for general accounting duties including preparing journal entries, maintaining balance sheet schedules and ledgers and account and bank reconciliations. The business have a significant level of USD and Euro denominated transactions both in sales and purchasing. Assisting with monthly closings and account analysis and supporting the Finance Manager in carrying out the responsibilities of the accounting department. The business uses Xero Accounting software and Aerotrac, an industry recognised process control software.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries
• Complete general ledger operations
• Assist with reconciliation, maintenance and closing of general ledger accounts
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial reports
• Prepare analysis of accounts as requested
• Assist with year-end closings
• Administer accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Assist with third party data requests, e.g. National Surveys
• Assist with payroll administration
• Monitor and resolve bank issues including fee anomalies and check differences
• Account/bank reconciliations
• Review and process expense reports
• Assist with preparation and coordination of the Statutory Accounts preparation by the external accountants
• Assist with implementing and maintaining internal financial controls and procedures

Candidate Requirements

• Candidates would be part qualified (ACCA, ATT, CIMA or equivalent)
• Have a minimum of 4 years’ experience of working within an accounting role similar to that detailed in the responsibilities
• Valid UK Right to work

Why Work with JMC Aviation?

At JMC Aviation, we specialise in aviation recruitment across engineering services and training to airlines, MROs and OEMs, leasing and asset management companies, and component overhaul organisations. With deep industry knowledge and a global network, we match the right talent to the right roles — contract or permanent.

Industry-leading compliance support

Fast onboarding and documentation assistance

Dedicated recruitment consultant

Placements across the globe

Extensive experience and knowledge of the aviation sector

How to Apply

Submit your up-to-date CV, along with copies of right to work documents

Compliance & Equal Opportunities

JMC Aviation is committed to equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. All applicants will be considered based on merit, qualification, and business need, regardless of age, gender, nationality, or background. We operate in full compliance with global aviation recruitment regulations.

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