Assistant Accountant Are you an experienced Assistant Accountant looking to join a dynamic finance team in a fast-paced, supportive environment? We're working with a well-established organisation seeking a proactive and detail-oriented individual to support their finance function across a broad range of duties. Key Responsibilities: As Assistant Accountant, you'll play a vital role in supporting the month-end process and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations. Duties include: Assisting with month-end and year-end close: journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations Preparing and posting general ledger entries Completing accounts to TB level Bank reconciliations and cashbook maintenance Supporting the production of management accounts Maintaining fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules Balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis Assisting with VAT returns and other statutory reporting Supporting internal and external audits Raising and processing invoices (sales and purchase ledger) Credit control and cash allocation support About You: Confident with Excel and accounting systems (e.g., Sage, Xero, SAP) Completing accounts to TB level Highly organised with strong attention to detail A team player with excellent communication skills Able to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities What's in it for you? Competitive salary and benefits package City Centre Location Study support (if applicable) Supportive team culture and career progression opportunities 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 about 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 Skills: Assistant Accountant Part Qualified Accountant CIMA ACA ACCA Management Accountant Benefits: £34000 - £38000