Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant – Role Overview

Reporting to our Financial Controller, you will assist the Management Accountant and support the wider Finance Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone keen to progress in a finance role.

• Post bank transactions and reconcile all company bank accounts, providing daily cash reports to the Director of Finance and Financial Controller
• Credit control and raise sales ledger invoices
• Assist the Management Accountant with balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare journals at month end, including prepayments and accruals
• Maintain fixed asset master data and post depreciation journals
• Assist with analytical review and investigate variances
• Provide support to the annual audit process
• Analyze timesheets and post allocated time to projects and operating expenses
• Post temporary labour allocations to projects and operating expenses
• Support grant claim analysis

• Previous proven experience in a similar role within Finance
• Qualification in, studying towards, or desire to begin studying a relevant accounting/finance qualification
• Strong attention to detail
• Good IT skills, including Excel
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work proactively under own initiative
• Ability to work well under pressure
• A flexible approach to work