Assistant Accountant

Job in London, Greater London, W1B, England, UK

Listing for: Warner Recruitment Limited

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-16

Job specializations:

Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst
Accounting
Financial Reporting, Financial Analyst

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25000 - 29000 GBP Yearly GBP 25000.00 29000.00 YEAR

If you're looking for a varied finance role where you can build your experience, gain exposure to month-end accounting and develop towards a future Management Accountant position, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

You'll be joining a friendly, hardworking and experienced finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys learning, wants to take on increasing responsibility and is keen to build a long-term career within finance.

If you have previous experience as an Accounts Assistant/ Assistant Accountant and are looking for your next step, we’d love to hear from you.

This is a full-time office-based position, Monday to Friday, the successful candidate must live within an easy commute of Northampton.

Key Responsibilities Balance sheet reconciliations Accruals and prepayments Journal postings Fixed asset register maintenance Month-end reporting Production of profit and loss reports Variance analysis and reporting Intrastat reporting Supporting the preparation of management accounts Making recommendations based on financial analysis Assisting with purchase ledger activities Cashiering duties Working with complex Excel spreadsheets and financial data About You You may be: AAT qualified or studying AAT An Accounting & Finance graduate Studying towards ACCA, CIMA or ACA Experienced within an Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant role You'll also have:
Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, Lookups and data analysis Good communication skills Strong attention to detail The ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively A positive and proactive approach to learning Benefits 23 days holiday plus bank holidays Contributory pension scheme Free on-site parking If you're looking for a role where you can gain valuable experience, develop your accounting skills and take the next step in your finance career, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Julie at Warner Recruitment . We look forward to hearing from you.