Assistant Accountant

Overview

Assistant Accountant - Wokingham - £28,000 / £33,000

Wade Macdonald are currently partnering with an exciting SME within the manufacturing sector. With a friendly and collaborative working environment, they are committed to supporting employee development and creating opportunities for long-term career progression. Working within a small finance team, you will gain exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities, making this an excellent opportunity for someone looking to expand their knowledge and develop their career within finance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional looking to build on their existing experience and develop their skills within management accounting. Working as part of a small finance team, you will gain exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities.

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Processing and reconciling financial transactions accurately
• Preparing and reviewing accruals and prepayments
• Supporting month-end and year-end accounting activities
• Maintaining balance sheet reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable activities
• Producing financial reports and analysis using Excel
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc accounting duties

The successful candidate will have at least two years' experience within a finance function and an understanding of accruals and prepayments. You will be studying towards an AAT, ACCA or CIMA qualification and be keen to progress into management accounting. Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs, are essential, alongside excellent communication skills, attention to detail and a proactive approach to learning.

You will benefit from a supportive and friendly culture, exposure to a wide range of finance responsibilities, and clear prospects for career progression within an expanding business.