Job Description
Assistant Accountant
* Location: Flexible / Hybrid
* Salary: Up to £35k + Benefits
* Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Ready to accelerate your finance career?
Were working with an ambitious, fast-growing organisation in a dynamic sector thats looking for a talented Assistant Accountant to join their finance team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a role where youll gain broad exposure, meaningful responsibility, and real input into financial performance, all within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.
The Role
As an Assistant Accountant, youll play a key part in keeping the finance function running smoothly and accurately. Your role will span across financial reporting, analysis, and process support - giving you a well-rounded experience and the chance to build strong foundations in both technical and commercial finance.
Youll be involved in preparing journals and reconciliations, supporting cash flow reporting, and contributing to the production of monthly management accounts. Alongside this, youll work closely with colleagues across the business to gather information, resolve queries, and ensure the integrity of financial data.
Theres also plenty of opportunity to get involved in forecasting, budgeting, and continuous improvement initiatives, helping to strengthen internal controls and streamline processes. During key reporting periods, such as month-end, youll be instrumental in delivering accurate financial information to tight deadlines.
This role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to support wider finance operations - including stepping in where needed and contributing to ad-hoc projects driven by senior leadership.
About You
* Part-qualified (or actively studying) ACCA/CIMA/ACA preferred
* Strong attention to detail with a proactive, solutions-focused mindset
* Confident working with financial data and systems
* Effective communicator who can collaborate across teams
* Organised and able to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment
* Keen to learn, develop, and take on increasing responsibility
Whats in It for You?
* A varied role with exposure across multiple areas of finance
* Clear development opportunities and progression pathways
* Support with professional studies
* A collaborative, high-performing team environment
* Flexible / hybrid working
* Competitive salary and benefits package
Apply now to take the next step in your finance career.
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