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Are you ready to kick-start or advance your accounting career? Our client is looking for a motivated Assistant Accountant to join their small, dynamic finance team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for graduates or part-qualified professionals looking to grow in a supportive environment with study support provided. As an Assistant Accountant, you will play a vital role in financial operations, ensuring accuracy in reporting, reconciliations, and budgeting. You will work closely with the senior accountants and contribute to business decision-making through financial analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts
- VAT Returns
- Perform bank reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations
- Support accounts payable and receivable functions
- Prepare financial reports and assist with budgeting
- Help with month-end and year-end closing processes
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis to support business decisions
Key Requirements
- Graduate or part-qualified (AAT/CIMA)
- Strong numerical and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently
- Strong communication skills to collaborate within a small team
- Ambition to progress within the company
Why Join Us?
- Study support to help you achieve your qualifications
- Career progression opportunities within a growing team
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
- Flexible working arrangements available upon request
- 37.5 hour working week - Monday through Friday
- 28 Days holiday plus BH
- Pension Scheme
What you need to do nowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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