Accounts Assistant

Confidential; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners is recruiting an Assistant Accountant to join its Nottingham head office. The role offers broad exposure within a supportive finance team and scope to develop accounting skills.

You will assist with day-to-day finance tasks, including expenses processing, ledger posting, reconciliations and support across accounts payable/receivable, with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in an accounts or finance department.
• Solid understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Strong reconciliation skills and attention to detail.
• Good time management and prioritisation.
• Proactive and self-sufficient approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock and expense-related balance sheet processes.
• Process expenses and company credit card transactions.
• Support supplier statement reconciliations and aged payables.
• Assist with ledger cleansing and intercompany journals.
• Post to the general ledger and cashbook.
• Complete bank reconciliations across multiple companies.
• Support balance sheet reconciliations and AP/AR cover.
• Assist with finance projects and process improvements.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Attention to detail

Double-entry bookkeeping

Proactive approach

Education

AAT qualification

Job description

Assistant Accountant

Nottingham Up to £30,000 Permanent Full Time Office Based

SF Partners is currently recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join a well-established and growing business based at its Head Office in Nottingham.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with solid accounting experience who is looking to continue developing within a supportive finance team. The role offers broad exposure across the finance function, working closely with the Management Accountant and Financial Controller, with plenty of opportunity to build on your existing experience.

The role

As Assistant Accountant, you will support the day-to-day running of the finance function and take responsibility for a varied range of duties, including:

• Managing stock and expense-related balance sheet processes
• Processing expenses and company credit card transactions
• Supporting supplier statement reconciliations and aged payable reviews
• Assisting with ledger cleansing and intercompany journals
• Posting to the general ledger and cashbook
• Completing bank reconciliations across multiple companies
• Supporting balance sheet reconciliations
• Providing cover across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable when required
• Assisting with finance projects and ad hoc tasks for the Management Accountant and Financial Controller
• Supporting the implementation of new systems, technology and process improvements

About you

My client is looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience within an accounts or finance department
• A good understanding of double entry bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Strong reconciliation skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Good time management and the ability to prioritise effectively
• A proactive and self-sufficient approach
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to continue developing

A fully qualified AAT candidate would be particularly well suited, although relevant practical experience will also be considered.