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:
1. Supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts and variance analysis
2. Posting journals and assisting with month-end processes
3. Engaging with stakeholders to provide financial information and support decision-making
4. Reviewing and improving finance processes, particularly in preparation for system enhancements
5. Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc accounting tasks
The successful candidate will have:
6. Previous experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar role
7. Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
8. Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships with non-finance stakeholders
9. A proactive approach and willingness to support across a small team
10. 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.