Assistant Accountant

As Assistant Accountant, you will play an important role in supporting the Finance team with month-end reporting, reconciliations, and financial controls.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts, including P&L analysis and commentary.
• Preparing monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Identifying and posting accruals and prepayments.
• Completing daily bank reconciliations for GBP, EUR, and USD bank accounts.
• Supporting the Management Accountant with monthly commentary files and quarterly reporting packs.
• Assisting with audit queries and providing supporting documentation as required.
• Preparing and posting payroll journals.
• Maintaining robust financial controls and processes.
• Challenging existing processes and supporting continuous improvement.
• Carrying out ad hoc duties as required by management or to meet business needs.

• An AAT qualification or a finance/accounting degree.
• Drive and ambition to become a fully qualified finance professional.
• A proactive approach and willingness to improve existing processes and controls.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and a structured, diligent way of working.
• The ability to work effectively to tight deadlines.
• A positive, enthusiastic mindset.
• A collaborative, team-focused approach.

Previous experience in a finance or accounting role would be beneficial, but a strong willingness to learn and develop is equally important.