Accounts Assistant

Accountancy Assistant

Location:

Hereford (Hybrid working)

Hours:

37 hours per week

Salary: £26,550 – £33,355 per annum (dependent on experience)

Contract:

Fixed-term until 31 July 2026

Benefits:
Generous annual leave, pension, flexible benefits and wellbeing support

Our client, a leading public sector organisation, is hiring an Accountancy Assistant to join their Management Accountants team. This role plays a key part in delivering accurate, timely financial information to support service delivery and effective decision-making.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with finance experience who enjoys working closely with stakeholders, providing insight, challenge, and practical financial solutions. The role offers variety, exposure across services, and genuine opportunities to learn and develop within a supportive finance team.

What you’ll do

Support the preparation and delivery of accurate financial information

Work closely with budget managers to support effective financial management

Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and monitoring activities

Provide financial data, analysis, and commentary to support decision-making

Contribute to the continuous improvement of finance processes and controls

You’ll work collaboratively with management accountants and wider service teams to help build a strong, efficient, and trusted finance function.

What we’re looking for

Previous experience working in a finance or accounts environment

AAT qualified, or currently in the final year of AAT studies

Strong numerical and analytical skills with good attention to detail

Confidence working with financial data and systems

The ability to communicate clearly with non-finance stakeholders


The ideal candidate will be proactive, solutions-focused, and enjoy working in a collaborative, service-driven environment