Assistant Accountant

We're currently working with a well-established, employee-owned business who are looking to recruit an Assistant Accountant on a fixed-term basis until Oct 2027 to cover maternity leave.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, wants real exposure across a finance function, and can hit the ground running in a busy but supportive team.
The Opportunity You'll be joining a small, collaborative accounts team and supporting across all areas of day-to-day finance. There's a structured handover in place, so you'll be set up for success from day one.
What you'll be doing:

Managing sales ledger processes - invoicing, reconciliations, queries
Supporting purchase ledger - supplier invoices, reconciliations and payments
Assisting with cashflow, bank reconciliations and postings
Processing expenses and payments (including HMRC)
Maintaining accurate financial records and spreadsheets
Supporting with ad hoc finance, admin and admin tasks

What we're looking for:

Previous experience in an accounts/finance role
AAT (Level 2/3) or similar - nice to have, not essential
Strong Excel/Microsoft Office skills
Someone reliable, organised and proactive
Comfortable working on-site and as part of a close-knit team
What's in it for you?

Salary £38,000 per annum
35 hours per week, flexible hours, hybrid working available once you're up to speed.
Great exposure across a broad finance remit
Stable, well-run business with a strong team culture
Clear handover period - you won't be thrown in at the deep end!

What you need to do now

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