Assistant Accountant

Summary:

We are seeking an Assistant Accountant to support the Group Financial Controller across transactional finance and reporting activities. This includes managing sub-ledgers (accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cashbook), preparing journals, conducting project analysis, and providing general finance support.

The role will take responsibility for sales invoicing accuracy, processing purchase ledger invoices and expenses, and supporting the preparation of monthly management accounts. This includes journal postings and variance analysis against budgets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare sales invoices with clear audit trails, allocate receipts and credit notes, and liaise with customers
• Process purchase invoices, expenses, and payments in a timely manner; post bank transactions
• Perform regular bank and balance sheet reconciliations
• Prepare and post monthly journals with supporting calculations and documentation
• Produce analysis to support the monthly reporting cycle and continuously improve reporting outputs
• Assist with financial forecasts, annual budgets, and supporting documentation
• Provide payroll input and liaise with external payroll providers
• Support statutory audits and ensure compliance with internal financial controls

Experience & Qualifications:

• Part-qualified or newly qualified (e.g. CIMA/ACCA or equivalent)
• Strong attention to detail with excellent communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Advanced Excel skills with strong data analysis capability
• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers
• Experience in software or technology businesses preferred
• Familiarity with accounting systems (e.g. Sage, Xero, QuickBooks) preferred
• Proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to add value
• Experience working in a small to medium-sized business environment preferred
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high accuracy
• Strong stakeholder management skills
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills
• Adaptable and comfortable working in a fast-paced, changing environment

What We Offer:

• 25 days annual leave
• Additional discretionary leave days
• Life assurance (4x base salary)
• Private pension scheme
• Health cash plan
• Hybrid working model
• £40,000 - £45,000