Assistant Accountant

The Role

This is a brand-new, full-time role working closely with the Finance Manager and the wider finance team. You’ll play a key part in supporting the delivery of team objectives and helping improve processes as the organisation scales.

As part of our continued growth, our client is expanding the back-office operations and are now looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Accountant to join our finance team.

• Prepare draft monthly management accounts for review.
• Lead and support the transactional finance team during month end (reconciliations, accruals, prepayments).
• Assist with process improvements and ensure compliance with internal policies.
• Support intercompany invoicing and reconciliations.
• Complete month-end FX ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with VAT processes and submissions (UK & Ireland).
• Prepare weekly payment runs across multiple purchase ledgers.
• Manage debtors alongside the finance team.
• Support cashflow forecasting and margin analysis.
• Prepare sales commission statements.
• Carry out general finance duties, analysis, and audit support.
• Supervise and assist the transactional team.
• Provide ad hoc support to senior finance management.

• AAT Qualified (preferred, not essential)
• Experience supervising a finance team (preferred)
• Strong analytical, numerical and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication skills for liaising with colleagues, customers and suppliers.
• Confidence engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to multitask effectively.
• High attention to detail.
• Experience using Sage 50, Xero or similar systems.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially intermediate/advanced Excel.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn and adapt.

• Holiday: 22 days annual leave (rising to 25) plus bank holidays.
• A supportive, friendly team and opportunities for ongoing career development.