Assistant Accountant

Annual Salary: £26,000 - £32,000
Location: Guildford
Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a part-qualified Assistant Accountant to join our team at a thriving SME in Guildford. This full-time role offers a competitive salary and the opportunity to work in a dynamic business environment. The ideal candidate will be actively pursuing an accounting qualification and will bring a strong foundation in accounting principles to support our financial operations.

Day-to-day of the role:

Assist with the preparation of financial statements and reports, including profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
Support the month-end and year-end close processes.
Ensure the accuracy of financial documents, as well as their compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Prepare and maintain important financial reports.
Prepare tax documents and perform audits.
Help oversee and manage individual accounts.
Create, send, and follow up on invoices.
Collect and enter data for various financial spreadsheets.
Review and audit financial statements and reports, ensure all calculations and data entries are correct.
Reconcile any discrepancies or errors identified by conversing with employees and/or clients.
Report any troubling discoveries or suspicion of wrongdoing to the proper authorities.
Assist the accounting department in daily, monthly, and annual activities, including generating financial reports, developing budgets, tax preparation, and performing reconciliations.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Part-qualified in ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
Proven experience as an assistant accountant or relevant accounting role.
Strong understanding of accounting and financial reporting principles and practices.
Analytical mind with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
Meticulous attention to detail with the superb organizational skills.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Excellent report writing, communication, and IT skills.
Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with relevant accounting software.

Benefits:

Competitive annual salary.
Supportive environment with opportunities for professional development.
Opportunity to work in a growing SME with exposure to a variety of accounting tasks.
Study support for continuing professional qualifications.