The Role : What Youll Be Doing
As an Assistant Accountant, youll support the finance function across reporting, controls and compliance. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include :
Reporting & Analysis
* Assisting with monthly management accounts
* Supporting operational performance reporting (time, capacity & turnover analysis)
* Producing detailed nominal ledger reports for management
* Helping prepare statutory accounts and audit schedules
Compliance & Audit
* Ensuring strong internal control across finance processes
* Supporting statutory, regulatory and tax compliance (VAT, PSA, P11D)
* Liaising with auditors and preparing supporting documentation
* Assisting with Solicitors Accounts Regulations (SARs) quarterly statements
Financial Processing & Control
* Preparing and reviewing key balance sheet reconciliations
* Supporting purchase ledger, nominal, office & client ledger activities
* Assisting with preparing and posting month-end / year-end journals
* Maintaining accurate legal search and credit card expenditure records
Team Support & Communication
* Providing finance support to internal teams across the business
* Acting as a trusted point of contact for finance queries
* Offering support and cover across the wider finance department
Who Were Looking For
Youll thrive in this role if youre someone who loves accuracy, enjoys problem-solving, and can take initiative across a wide range of tasks.
Essential Requirements :
* Level 2 or Level 3 AAT (or working toward it)
* 2 years experience in a similar finance role
* Experience using MS Excel, Outlook & Teams
* Experience working within a finance team
* Familiarity with computerised accounting software
* Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
* High attention to detail, accuracy and initiative
Desirable :
* Part-qualified ACA / ACCA
* Legal bookkeeping experience
* Experience within a regulated or professional services environment
Why Join Us?
* A collaborative and supportive finance team
* Real responsibility & ownership of your work
* Professional development & study support opportunities
* Exposure to a variety of finance disciplines
* A role that grows with you
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants more than just transactional work - someone with the ambition to grow their technical finance skills and build a rewarding career.
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