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Assistant Accountant

Nxtgen Recruitment
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 9EP

Contract type

Full Time

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  • NXTGEN is recruiting for an Assistant Accountant role with a stable employer in the region, offering a unique opportunity for career growth.
  • The position provides exposure across all finance areas, working closely with qualified accountants and receiving full study support for ACCA or CIMA.
  • Responsibilities include month-end tasks, assisting in management accounts production, and supporting budget holders for better financial understanding.
  • Candidates should have a minimum of 12 months' recent experience in a finance environment, with a degree or ongoing studies in ACCA/CIMA.
  • The salary for this role is dependent on experience, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to advance their finance careers.

NXTGEN is very excited to be recruiting an Assistant Accountant role with one of the largest, most stable employers in the region - an opportunity that doesn't come around often.

This Assistant Accountant position offers huge potential for growth, giving you exposure across all areas of finance while working closely with qualified accountants. As an Assistant Accountant, you'll be joining a well-established and highly respected team that will support your development every step of the way, with full study support on offer (ACCA or CIMA).

Whether you're assisting with month-end, diving into tax, or supporting budget holders to understand performance, you'll be right at the heart of a high-performing finance function. The role is rotational, so you'll gain wide-ranging experience that sets you up for long-term progression.

What makes this role stand out?

  • Join a business known for its size, stability, and people-first culture

  • Work for an organisation that rarely hires externally at this level-this is a unique chance to get your foot in the door

  • Full ACCA/CIMA study support and mentoring from experienced finance professionals

What you'll be doing:

  • Supporting with month-end tasks: journals, reconciliations, trial balance

  • Assisting in the production of management accounts and internal reports

  • Working directly with budget holders to improve financial understanding

  • Supporting quarterly forecasts, annual budgets, VAT and corporation tax returns

  • Helping prepare statutory accounts and reviewing internal controls

What we're looking for:

  • Minimum 12 months' recent experience in a finance environment

  • Degree qualified or started your studies (ACCA/CIMA)

  • Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a proactive mindset

  • Keen to learn, grow and build a successful finance career within a major organisation

If you're looking to build a career in finance with a business that will invest in your future, this Assistant Accountant role is not one to miss.

Salary offered is dependant on experience

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.