We’re looking for a proactive and detail-focused Assistant Accountant to join our clients busy finance team. This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, takes pride in accuracy, and wants to grow their career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment. You’ll be hands-on with all things finance - from managing the purchase ledger and reconciling bank accounts to preparing management accounts and supporting wider finance projects. It’s a role with real ownership, responsibility, and progression built in. Benefits Study support 25 days’ holiday bank holidays Quarterly profit share bonus Company pension scheme 3x salary life assurance Healthcare cash plan and EAP Hybrid working Genuine career development in a friendly, supportive team Duties of Assistant Accountant: Take full responsibility for processing supplier invoices and matching them to POs Work closely with internal teams to resolve any queries Prepare and process regular supplier payment runs Build positive relationships with suppliers and ensure everything is up to date Carry out daily and monthly bank reconciliations for several accounts Post and allocate transactions correctly Manage company credit cards Prepare monthly management accounts for a smaller group entity Post journals, accruals, and prepayments Reconcile key profit and loss and balance sheet accounts Submit accurate monthly reporting to the Financial Controller Maintain key balance sheet reconciliations (fixed assets, VAT, payroll, accruals, intercompany) Provide occasional cover for credit control — sending invoices and chasing outstanding payments Assist with year-end audit work and preparation of supporting schedules Help document and improve finance processes and controls Your Growth Path This is a great opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their accounting career. Over time, you’ll gain experience and responsibility across: More areas of the UK management accounts Group month-end reporting and consolidation Full ownership of the management accounts for the main UK trading entity Essential: Solid experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar role Good knowledge of purchase ledger and reconciliations Confident Excel skills Strong attention to detail and great organisational skills The ability to meet deadlines and manage your own workload Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach