Assistant Accountant

Hayward Hawk are proud to be recruiting on behalf of our financial services client for an Assistant Accountant on a full-time, permanent basis.

You'll have the opportunity to grow in your role, while playing an important part in our client's continued success. What you'll do:
Maintain accurate product and project cost records, ensuring all direct and indirect costs are captured. Prepare standard and actual cost analysis, investigating and explaining variances. Support pricing decisions with reliable cost data and insights. Assist with overhead allocation and reconciliation of cost centres. Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts and performance reports. Analyse P&L, balance sheet, and other financial data to highlight trends and variances.

Support month-end and year-end close processes, including journal postings, reconciliations, and accruals. Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes. What you'll need: 2 years experience post graduation in accounting or similar Part-qualified (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) Good accounting skills and significant progress towards completion of professional accounting exams and qualification. Good Excel skills and strong IT skills. Previous experience in preparing management accounts, stock reconciliations, and balance sheet reconciliations is highly desirable.

Excellent communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team What you'll get:
Competitive salary Early finish Friday Flexible working hours Progression and development support Hear more? Please apply to hear more or contact Emma Groves @ Hayward Hawk. If this role isn't perfect for you, please reach out for a confidential conversation to explore other upcoming options.