Assistant Accountant

Your new company
You will be joining an established and growing organisation with an excellent reputation within its sector. With a collaborative finance team and strong leadership in place, this is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to further develop their accounting experience within a varied and commercially focused role.

Due to continued growth and evolving business needs, the organisation is looking to appoint an Assistant Accountant on a permanent basis.

Your new role
Working closely with the wider finance team, you will play a key role in supporting the preparation of management information, maintaining financial controls, and ensuring the accuracy of day-to-day accounting activities.

This is a varied position offering exposure to both transactional and month-end accounting responsibilities, making it an ideal opportunity for someone looking to continue progressing their finance career.

Your responsibilities will include:

Assisting with the production of monthly management accounts
Performing balance sheet and control account reconciliations
Maintaining sales ledger and supporting credit control activities
Posting journals including accruals and prepayments
Assisting with month-end and year-end processes
Producing financial reports and analysis for stakeholders
Supporting budgeting and forecasting activities
Assisting with audit requirements and provision of supporting documentation
Monitoring cash receipts and maintaining accurate financial records
Supporting process improvements and finance projects as required
Providing general accounting support to the Finance Manager and wider team

What you'll need to succeed

AAT qualified or actively studying ACCA/CIMA
Previous experience within a finance or accounting role
Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping

Experience with reconciliations and month-end processes
Good Excel skills, including lookups and pivot tables
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong communication skills and ability to work with stakeholders across the business
Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to take ownership of tasksDesirable

Experience supporting management accounts
Experience working within a multi-site or multi-entity business
Exposure to ERP or integrated finance systems
Experience working within a fast-paced commercial environment

What you'll get in return

Competitive salary
Hybrid working opportunities
Study support (where applicable)
Company pension scheme
Generous holiday allowance
Supportive and collaborative finance team
Opportunities for development and progression
Exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'Apply Now' to submit your CV, or contact William Loring at Hays Accountancy & Finance on (phone number removed) or for a confidential discussion.

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