AAT Assistant Accountant

Pure Resourcing Solutions Limited; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Assistant Accountant to join their finance team in Wisbech. The role involves maintaining financial records, supporting VAT processes, and contributing to statutory reporting. Ideal candidates have accounting experience and strong Excel skills. The position offers a competitive salary, full study support, and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Full study support

Professional development opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounting/finance support role.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
• Proficient in Excel and financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain reconciliations for the company balance sheet.
• Support the Group Accountant with financial records.
• Assist with VAT processes and quarterly returns.
• Manage the Fixed Asset Register.
• Process manual bank transactions and cash-flow forecasts.
• Support the monthly close process.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proficiency in Excel

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Part-qualified or studying towards AAT/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Assistant Accountant

Location: Wisbech

Join an industry leader where career growth and development opportunities await. We're seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to work closely with our Finance team, supporting the processing of financial transactions and reporting to ensure accuracy, integrity, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain reconciliations for the company balance sheet, ensuring transparency of all assets and liabilities.
• Support the Group Accountant with the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial records.
• Assist with VAT processes, reconciliations, and quarterly returns.
• Manage and maintain the Fixed Asset Register, including reconciliations, documentation, and timely depreciation journals.
• Process, reconcile, and post manual bank transactions; contribute to the preparation of regular cash‑flow forecasts.
• Support the monthly close process, including journals, allocations, and maintaining accurate ledgers.
• Reconcile prepayments and accruals with full working papers for review and audit.
• Complete monthly balance sheet account reconciliations, maintaining clear documentation and commentary.
• Provide support across the wider Finance team, assisting during absences and busy periods.
• Contribute to statutory reporting, audits, and the preparation of financial accounts within agreed timelines.

About You

• Previous experience in an accounting/finance support role (part-qualified or studying towards AAT/ACCA/CIMA desirable).
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational skills.
• Proficient in Excel and financial systems, with the ability to analyse and interpret data.
• Proactive and collaborative team player, able to support colleagues across multiple finance functions.
• Keen to learn and develop within a growing finance team.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Full study support.
• Excellent opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment within a leading organisation.

To apply, please submit your CV or contact Caroline Meeson at Pure.