Job Description
Are you an Assistant Accountant looking for a role where you can make an immediate impact? Do you enjoy supporting month-end processes while working closely with stakeholders across the organisation? Keen to contribute to process improvements within a small, collaborative finance team?
An organisation is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join its finance function on a 6-month contract. This is a hands-on role offering exposure to management accounts, stakeholder engagement and ongoing process improvements.
Key responsibilities will include:
* Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts and variance analysis
* Posting journals and assisting with month-end processes
* Engaging with stakeholders to provide financial information and support decision-making
* Reviewing and improving finance processes, particularly in preparation for system enhancements
* Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc accounting tasks
The successful candidate will have:
* Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar role
* Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
* Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships with non-finance stakeholders
* A proactive approach and willingness to support across a small team
* Ideally some exposure to sectors such as housing, asset management or service charges (desirable)
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive finance professional to join a supportive team and add value in a varied interim role, with potential for longer-term opportunity.