Job Description
Our client, a global sportswear brand, is a growing business that is committed to hiring for the long term. They offer a supportive management team, clear career progression opportunities, and study support to help you develop professionally. You’ll be joining a collaborative workforce where teamwork and development are genuinely encouraged.
The Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant to join a dynamic commercial finance team. You will gain exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities including month-end, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash flow, while working closely with senior finance leadership.
This role is ideal for someone looking to step into a well-rounded Assistant Accountant position with genuine progression opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
Core Accounting Duties
* Posting sales and purchase invoices and credit notes
* Maintaining and reconciling the cashbook across multiple currencies
* Performing monthly balance sheet reconciliations
* Supporting VAT reconciliations
Month-End & Reporting
* Assisting with monthly and quarterly close processes
* Supporting preparation of management accounts
* Maintaining and updating financial reports and Excel worksheets
Cash Flow & Payments
* Assisting with weekly cash flow and payment runs
* Monitoring the accounts inbox and ensuring timely processing
Business Support
* Assisting with budgeting and forecasting processes
* Supporting the Financial Controller with ad-hoc tasks
* Ensuring financial controls and procedures are followed
About You
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Essential:
* AAT qualified or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA
* Minimum 2 years’ experience in a finance role (industry or practice)
* Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping
* Good Excel skills
* Experience working to deadlines in a busy finance environment
Desirable:
* Experience with Sage 200 or similar ERP systems
* Experience with multi-currency transactions
* Knowledge of management accounts processes
What We Offer
* Excellent salary
* Study support and clear career progression
* Exposure to a international commercial finance environment
* Hands-on experience across a wide range of accounting functions
Benefits
* Excellent salary package
* Annual bonus
* Annual salary review
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Additional days off between Christmas and New Year (subject to business closure)
* 1 day working from home after probation (non-contractual, at company discretion)
* Pension contribution
* 60% discount on company products via eCommerce
* Sample sales 2+ times per year
* Sick pay
Apply Now
If you are a part-qualified accountant looking to take the next step in your career within a supportive and growing organisation, we would love to hear from you.