Your newpany
My client is looking for an ambitious Assistant Accountant who’s ready to step into a broad, developmental role within a highly experienced finance team. This position is ideal for someone who wants to continue progressing their career, gain more responsibility with assisting with the management accounts preparation, financial reporting, and analysis, and work closely with senior finance leaders who will support that growth.About the Finance TeamYou’ll join a well‑structured, collaborative finance function made up of:
1. Finance Director
2. Deputy Finance Director
3. Finance Manager x 2
4. Assistant Accountant
5. Finance Assistant – Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger & general finance
Your new role
You will work closely with the Finance Managers, supporting them across a range of analytical and accounting activities.
What You’ll Be Doing
A great opportunity for someone looking to progress into a future Analyst, Assistant Management Accountant, or Management Accountant role.
Key responsibilities include:
6. Producing advanced Excel-based financial reports, models, and analysis
7. Supporting monthly management accounts preparation
8. Assisting in the creation of the monthly MI reporting pack
9. Preparing and reviewing profit & loss reports
10. Supporting budgeting and variance analysis
11. Assisting senior finance managers on ad‑hoc reporting and continuous improvement projects
12. Helping ensure smooth month‑end processes and supporting the wider finance function
What you'll need to succeed
Someone hungry to progress and build their finance career
13. Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups; Power Query/Power BI a bonus)
14. Confident with numbers andfortable analysing data
15. Prior experience in a finance or accounts role
16. Studying – or keen to study – AAT, CIMA, or ACCA
What you'll get in return
Career Growth
This role offers genuine development, with exposure to management accounting, budgeting, MI reporting, and financial analysis. You’ll work closely with senior finance leaders who will actively support your progression.
You’ll enjoy aprehensive benefits package including:
17. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
18. Option to purchase up to 5 additional holiday days per year
19. Bonus schemes
20. BUPA medical care
21. Critical illness cover
22. Life assurance
23. Electric car scheme
24. Cycle-to-work scheme