Salary: Circa £35,000 per annum
Hours: 40 hours per week
Reporting to: Head of Finance
Role Purpose
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Accountant to join the finance team. Working closely with the Management Accountant, the successful candidate will provide support across month-end processes, management accounts, financial control and wider accounting activities.
This is a varied role offering the opportunity to take ownership of key accounting responsibilities while supporting the wider finance function and contributing to the ongoing improvement of financial processes and controls.
Key Responsibilities
Assist with the preparation of month-end accounts, including journals, accruals and prepayments.
Complete regular balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts and supporting schedules.
Maintain fixed asset records and assist with depreciation accounting.
Assist with VAT preparation, reconciliations and related reporting requirements.
Review ledgers and investigate variances, discrepancies and unusual transactions.
Provide support across wider finance and accounting processes as required.
Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis.
Support the finance team with audit and year-end requirements.
Assist with finance projects and contribute to process improvements and efficiencies.
Ensure financial records are maintained accurately and in accordance with company procedures.
Work collaboratively with colleagues across the finance function to ensure accurate and timely financial information is produced.
The successful candidate will ideally have:
Previous experience within an accounting environment, with exposure to month-end processes.
A good understanding of accounting journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Good Excel skills and confidence working with financial data.
AAT qualification, part-qualified status or relevant practical accounting experience would be desirable.
Experience across both management accounts and transactional finance.
The ability to investigate discrepancies and resolve issues effectively.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage and prioritise workload.
A proactive approach, with the confidence to take ownership of tasks and responsibilities.
Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Accountant looking to develop their accounting experience within a varied finance role.
In return the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work closely with the Management Accountant and Head of Finance, gaining further exposure to management accounts, financial reporting, budgeting and wider finance activities
Salary description
£35000.00 - £35000.00 per year