Assistant Accountant

Job Description

Looking to step up and make your mark in a finance team that actually values your input? This Assistant Accountant role offers a rare blend of variety, ownership and genuine flexibility. You’ll join a recognised organisation that’s expanding and adapting, working with a laid-back, collaborative finance team that’s all about people, not just numbers. With hybrid working , flexible start times, and a strong package of benefits, this is a chance to build your skills, add value and see the impact of your work. If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and get stuck in, this could be the contract you’ve been waiting for.\n
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Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for:\n
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• Supporting the Financial Controller and Head of Financial Control, plus collaborating with the wider finance team
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• Handling supplier invoices, purchase orders and procurement costs
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• Liaising with the Shared Service Centre on accounts payable, accounts receivable, payment provider and posting queries
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• Preparing reconciliations, ensuring transactions are posted accurately and investigating discrepancies
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• Managing bad debt adjustments and supporting audit preparation
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• Working across multiple entities and currencies
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• Contributing to month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, cost accounting and financial analysis
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• Taking ownership of tasks, investigating problems and suggesting process improvements
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\n What you will need:\n
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• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant role (or similar)
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• AAT Level 3 or Level 4 preferred, or substantial relevant experience with a strong grounding in accounting
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• Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping, debits and credits, and transaction flows
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• Experience preparing reconciliations and supporting month-end deadlines
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• Good Excel skills and confidence working with financial data
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• An investigative approach, strong attention to detail and willingness to ask questions
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• Comfortable working in a growing or changing business environment
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• Friendly, approachable and a genuine team player
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• Hands-on, proactive and open-minded about change
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\n What you will get:\n
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• Six-month fixed-term contract
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• Hybrid working
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• Flexible workign hours
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• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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• Employer pension contribution of 7.5% (option to increase to 10% with employee contributions, subject to scheme rules)
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• Free gym membership
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• Cycle to Work scheme
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• Access to a benefits portal with further perks to explore
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\nIf you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you!\n
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\nWe take your application seriously and WE RESPOND TO EVERY APPLICATION…because getting a job is hard enough.\n
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