Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Location: OkehamptonSalary: Depending on Experience Contract: 12 month fixed to (potential permanent) full time

A growing and well-established organisation is looking to recruit a Junior Project / Assistant Management Accountant to support a busy finance team with a strong focus on project accounting, analysis and financial controls.

This role would suit an AAT qualified / part-qualified ACCA or CIMA candidate looking to develop into a management accountant role, with exposure to projects, budgets and financial reporting.

The Role

Reporting into the Management Accountant / Finance Manager, you'll be involved in a broad remit including:

• Supporting monthly management accounts preparation
• Assisting with project and cost centre reporting
• Monitoring budgets, forecasts and variances
• Analysing financial data to support business decisions
• Supporting financial controls, reconciliations and audit queries
• Producing reports for internal stakeholders and senior management
• Assisting with process improvements and ad-hoc finance projects

You'll gain exposure to how finance supports operational and commercial decision-making across the business.

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

• AAT qualified or studying ACCA / CIMA or equivalent experience
• Experience in an assistant management accountant or similar role
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
• A detail-focused, analytical mindset
• The ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Good communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders

Experience with in project accounting, cost analysis or forecasting would be beneficial but is not essential.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• A supportive finance team with clear progression
• Exposure to project accounting and commercial finance

For more information please get in touch with Debbie at Butler Rose Finance Recruitment at