Salary Range : £29,930 to £33,505 per annum (dependent on experience) Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Working Pattern: 35 hours per week, over 5 days Working Location: Monday-Thursday in our Head Office in Lancaster, work from home on Fridays (Flexible working options will be considered) About the role We are seeking a motivated and articulate individual to operate as a key focal point with our stakeholders, delivering robust and meaningful financial reporting. Your strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate record-keeping will be essential in ensuring both internal and external compliance. As an Assistant Accountant, your responsibilities will include: Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts, annual financial reports, VAT returns, credit control, debtor reporting, and assisting with budgeting and forecasting activities. Developing and maintaining thorough balance sheet reconciliations, performing daily bank statement reconciliations, and ensuring precision in all financial records. Organising and managing financial documentation and filing systems to uphold a strong reporting framework, while contributing to the development and implementation of accounting policies and internal controls. Fostering a process-oriented environment by ensuring consistency and accuracy across all financial operations. The full Job Description can be found by clicking here. So, what are you waiting for? If you like the sound of the role and the organisation, and you think the below attributes describe you well, then we would love to hear from you: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a collaborative approach to working with others Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, with intermediate-level expertise in Excel Holds a minimum of AAT Level 3 qualification and is committed to progressing toward CIMA or ACCA certification Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail in all aspects of work Experienced in managing complex, sensitive, and highly detailed information with discretion and accuracy Capable of multitasking and staying organised across multiple projects, while maintaining performance under pressure The full attributes can be found by clicking here. Further information Closing date: Friday, 8 August 2025 Interview date(s): Wednesday, 20 August 2025 We reserve the right to close the job vacancy early if we find an appointable candidate or receive a high volume of applicants. If you have any questions or would like to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Adam Jackson, Financial Controller at adam.jackson@ascentis.co.uk. This job does not meet the eligibility requirements to qualify for visa sponsorship. About us We are proud to be one of the UK’s leading educational charity groups, encompassing an awarding organisation, a provider of dyslexia intervention software and an online training organisation. Our enthusiastic people bring genuine passion and natural energy to everything that they do and through their infectious energy they transform the lives of thousands of people each year through the power of education. It has never been a more exciting time to join The Ascentis Group as we continue our journey of growth across the UK and overseas. We are market leading in the education sector and the specialist areas we operate within, maintaining the 1 provision for ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) and Access in the UK. We are based in Lancaster but have a national reach and hold top positions in all areas we operate within and have a dominant market share in London. We recently won two awards at the FAB 2024 Awards - Innovation of the Year and Awarding Organisation of the Year. The Ascentis Group is made up of brilliant people, unique in terms of background, personality, characteristics, experience and skill. We value our people for the differences they bring to the table and believe this diversity is powerful. We are an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable. To find out what our employees have to say about working at Ascentis watch the video found here. Benefits 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays, birthday day off, closure days gifted during the Christmas period, increased annual leave with long service and an Annual Leave Purchase Scheme (up to a maximum of 43 days) Competitive pension benefits, including a salary sacrifice scheme Access to Informal Flexibility, allowing you to flex your working times and location where viable Incremental service benefits as a family-friendly employer, including enhanced Maternity, Neonatal, Paternity, Shared Parental, Adoption Leave and Pay, Sick Pay, Life Insurance, and Paid Compassionate Leave Access to state-of-the-art office and break facilities, such as bean-to-cup coffee machine, vending machine, pool table, Xbox, outdoor seating, dressing room (with access to hair dryers, straighteners, airers, shower facilities), Harry Potter reading room, employee library and more Free parking, paid electricity charging points, locked bike storage shed Tailored learning and development opportunities Cycle to Work Scheme Home and Tech Scheme Discounted gym membership at 3-1-5 Health Club 24-hour employee helpline and a proactive focus on wellbeing Aviva DigiCare health app with access to virtual GP appointments, annual health check and more Reward and recognition scheme, regular team building and communication activities Do you like the sound of Ascentis, but think your skills might suit another role? We also have other vacancies available. Take a look at our website for more! www.ascentis.co.uk/jobs