Assistant Accountant

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Assistant Accountant Join Our Dynamic Finance Team!

Are you a numbers enthusiast with a passion for bookkeeping? Do you want to be part of a fast‑growing organisation that values innovation and customer focus? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you as an Assistant Accountant!

Our client is a leading UK organisation in the finance sector, known for its remarkable growth and commitment to excellence. With a record turnover exceeding 30 million, our team is dedicated to delivering top‑notch services while maintaining a can‑do approach that sets us apart in the industry.

As an Assistant Accountant, you'll be a vital part of our established finance team, working closely with the Finance Director. This office‑based role offers the chance to take on responsibility and advance your career in a dynamic environment. You will gain experience across various finance areas while contributing to our ongoing success.

• Processing, posting, and reconciling cashbook entries
• Managing credit card transactions
• Conducting monthly bank reconciliations
• Overseeing petty cash management
• Assisting in accounts production for charity and not‑for‑profit organisations
• Maintaining the fixed assets register
• Supporting management accounts preparation, including journal posting and reconciliation
• Analysing P&L, income, and expenditure
• Conducting business unit analyses
• Collaborating with the finance team on purchase and sales ledgers
• Managing utilities, including mobile phones
• Preparing year‑end information and liaising with auditors
• Handling governmental submissions

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a finance role
• Strong bookkeeping experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Familiarity with Finance/ERP systems Preferred Skills
  • Experience working with year‑end auditors
  • Knowledge of Sage Finance and Xero Accounting
  • Understanding of prepayments, accruals, and journals
  What We Offer
  • Competitive salary
  • Private medical scheme
  • Defined contribution pension scheme
  • 33 days of holiday (including 8 statutory days)
  • Bonus scheme
  Ready to Join Us?

  If you’re motivated, detail‑oriented, and excited to grow your finance career, we want to hear from you! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a thriving organisation.

  Apply today and take the next step in your finance career with us!

  Note

  This position is office‑based, with the flexibility of working 4 to 5 days a week.

  Join us in making waves in the finance industry! We can’t wait to meet you!

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