Your new company Hays Accountancy & Finance are partnering with a leading & rapidly growing group within the Education & Care sector to recruit a dynamic Assistant Financial Accountant for their accounting team based in Gloucester, Gloucestershire. The position will support the Financial Accountant in performing statutory accounts preparation, month-end journal postings, reconciliations, day-to-day cash management, revenue processes and financial query resolution. The position offers remote/hybrid working with only one day per week required in their office in Gloucester and flexible working hours. A great opportunity where you can really add value within an interesting sector, with future progression/development opportunities. Study package available for AAT/CIMA/ACCA/ACA if required. Your new role Your key duties will include supporting the Financial Accountant in the preparation of statutory accounts and audit queries for various entities within the Group. Overseeing bank account reconciliations, preparing petty cash and cash card reconciliations, monitoring spends, updating fee models and understanding cost drivers. You will be involved in assisting with monthly revenue recognition, dealing with fee/financial queries and month-end journal postings. You will be assisting with forecasting revenue, preparing compliance returns such as ONS surveys, along with supporting VAT submissions for the group. You will be involved in ad-hoc duties and projects to support further organisational growth. What you'll need to succeed To be considered for this varied Assistant Financial Accountant role, you will need some experience in a similar position, willing to learn/develop, with experience supporting the preparation of statutory and management accounts. Able to manage workloads to deadlines, strong MS Excel skills, key analytical and problem-solving skills, along with being able to build relationships both internally/externally at all levels. You will show an interest in supporting the continuous improvement of processes, and be comfortable using financial systems with strong accuracy. Ideally, you will be studying for a financial qualification, AAT/CIMA/ACCA/ACA or qualified by experience. Experience with Unit 4 financial systems and within the education/care sector would be advantageous but not essential. What you'll get in return This permanent Assistant Financial Accountant role offers a salary of up to £33,000 per annum, with one day per week required in their office in Gloucester, Gloucestershire and the rest remote. Generous benefits package includes an enhanced pension scheme, enhanced annual leave, life assurance, flexible working hours, study package for financial qualifications if required, employee assistance programme, car leasing scheme, progression/development opportunities, healthcare cash plan and further group benefits. A great opportunity to join a rapidly growing education/care group where you can really add value. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)