Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Location: Hybrid Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 Job Type: Permanent

We are delighted to be recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join a successful and well-established organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to develop their career within a commercially focused business.

Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team, you will play an important role in supporting the financial management, reporting and planning of the business.

The Role

As Assistant Accountant, you will be responsible for a varied range of management accounting activities, providing accurate financial information and supporting the wider business with effective financial control and analysis.

Key responsibilities will include:

Supporting the Finance Manager and wider finance team with month-end activities and ensuring all financial deadlines are achieved. Taking responsibility for overhead expenditure, ensuring costs are accurately coded, allocated and reported. Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and overseeing the balance sheet reporting process through to management review. Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, providing reliable financial information to support business decisions. Coordinating the collection and submission of information for regular corporate reporting requirements. Working closely with the Finance Shared Service Centre, acting as a key point of contact and assisting with queries and issues. Producing financial reports and analysis for senior management and key stakeholders. Reviewing financial performance, investigating variances and providing clear commentary and insight. Supporting improvements to finance processes, controls and reporting.

What We’re Looking For

We are looking for an ambitious finance professional who is keen to progress their career and take on a varied accounting position.

Ideally, you will have:

Part-qualified accountant status and be actively studying towards ACCA, CIMA or equivalent. Previous experience within a commercial or management accounting environment. Strong Excel skills and the ability to analyse and interpret financial data. Excellent numerical and analytical abilities, with strong attention to detail. The ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues. Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. A proactive approach, with the confidence to challenge information and provide constructive financial insight. The ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment. Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues across the business.