The Role:
What You'll Be Doing
As an Assistant Accountant, you'll support the finance function across reporting, controls and compliance. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
Reporting & Analysis
1. Assisting with monthly management accounts
2. Supporting operational performance reporting (time, capacity & turnover analysis)
3. Producing detailed nominal ledger reports for management
4. Helping prepare statutory accounts and audit schedules
Compliance & Audit
5. Ensuring strong internal control across finance processes
6. Supporting statutory, regulatory and tax compliance (VAT, PSA, P11D)
7. Liaising with auditors and preparing supporting documentation
8. Assisting with Solicitors Accounts Regulations (SARs) quarterly statements
Financial Processing & Control
9. Preparing and reviewing key balance sheet reconciliations
10. Supporting purchase ledger, nominal, office & client ledger activities
11. Assisting with preparing and posting month-end/year-end journals
12. Maintaining accurate legal search and credit card expenditure records
Team Support & Communication
13. Providing finance support to internal teams across the business
14. Acting as a trusted point of contact for finance queries
15. Offering support and cover across the wider finance department
Who We're Looking For
You'll thrive in this role if you're someone who loves accuracy, enjoys problem-solving, and can take initiative across a wide range of tasks.
Essential Requirements:
16. Level 2 or Level 3 AAT (or working toward it)
17. 2 years' experience in a similar finance role
18. Experience using MS Excel, Outlook & Teams
19. Experience working within a finance team
20. Familiarity with computerised accounting software
21. Strong communication, organisation and interpersonal skills
22. High attention to detail, accuracy and initiative
Desirable:
23. Part-qualified ACA/ACCA
24. Legal bookkeeping experience
25. Experience within a regulated or professional services environment
Why Join Us?
26. A collaborative and supportive finance team
27. Real responsibility & ownership of your work
28. Professional development & study support opportunities
29. Exposure to a variety of finance disciplines
30. A role that grows with you
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who wants more than just transactional work - someone with the ambition to grow their technical finance skills and build a rewarding career.