Job Description
Assistant Financial Accountant
Full-Time Salary: £35,000–£40,000
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Financial Accountant to join our Finance team. This is a full-time position offering a salary of £35,000–£40,000, depending on experience.
Key Responsibilities for the appointed Assistant Financial Accountant
• Monitor and manage the accounts receivable ledger, ensuring accurate customer records and proactive debt collection.
• Produce aged debt reports and support cash collection performance monitoring.
• Perform daily cash management, including posting receipts and payments and preparing cash reports.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, and balance sheet control accounts.
• Support month-end close activities, including journals, accruals, and prepayments.
• Assist with fixed asset register maintenance and depreciation postings.
• Support preparation of audit schedules, statutory accounts, and tax returns.
• Maintain vendor accounts in IFS and manage expense processing.
• Provide financial analysis and ad hoc reporting as required.
The selected Assistant Financial Accountant will meet the following key requirements for the position.
• Part-qualified AAT / ACCA / CIMA (or studying towards).
• Previous experience in a finance or accounting support role.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping and core accounting principles.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, formulas).
• Experience using IFS is desirable.
• Knowledge of UK financial reporting requirements, IFRS, and US GAAP preferred.
• Highly organised with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Able to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
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This role would suit a hands-on, enthusiastic individual with a positive attitude who is looking to develop their career within a dynamic finance environment