Assistant Accountant

Mitchell Adam are delighted to be working with a highly established and well-respected professional services organisation with a strong reputation within its sector. As the business continues to develop, they are investing in their finance function and building a brand-new finance team, with the Assistant Accountant position being one of several new roles joining the function. This is an exciting time to join the business, with the opportunity to become part of a newly formed team and help establish the finance function as it develops.

The Assistant Accountant role will provide broad exposure across bookkeeping, reconciliations, journals and financial reporting, while working alongside experienced finance professionals and developing specialist knowledge of the sector. Skills Needed Previous experience across core accounting processes, including bookkeeping, reconciliations, journals and financial reporting. A consistent career history, demonstrating stability, longevity and commitment within previous positions. Good confidence using accounting systems and finance software;
Xero experience highly advantageous but is not essential. Strong attention to detail and organisation, with the ability to prioritise your workload and meet deadlines. What You Will Receive A newly created role within an expanding finance function, giving you the chance to establish yourself within the team and take on increasing responsibility over time. A varied workload across different areas of finance, helping you develop a broader and more rounded accounting skill set.

Full training and support to develop specialist knowledge of SRA Accounts Rules and legal finance. The chance to work alongside experienced finance professionals in a supportive environment, with scope to develop your skills and progress as the team continues to evolve. This is an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Accountant looking for a stable position where they can broaden their accounting experience while developing specialist knowledge within professional services.

With the role being newly created, you'll have the chance to grow alongside the finance function and build a long-term career within the organisation. If you're looking for a varied role with strong development potential and the opportunity to build on your existing accounting experience, we'd love to hear from you.