(AG409) Assistant Accountant

Orka Financial Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Reading is looking for an Assistant Accountant. This role offers an opportunity to support the finance team, perform monthly reconciliations, and contribute to management reporting while studying for ACCA/CIMA qualifications. The ideal candidate should have strong attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a proactive approach to teamwork. Flexible hybrid working model and great company benefits are offered.

Benefits

Study support

Hybrid working model

Great company benefits

Qualifications

• Keen to start a career in finance.
• Interest in pursuing ACCA/CIMA qualifications.
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Contribute to month-end reporting and prepare management information.
• Implement and maintain strong controls across team processes.
• Prepare key management information reports for month-end reporting.
• Support stakeholders across the business.
• Maintain Fixed Asset Registers.
• Provide ad hoc support to senior finance team members.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

Orka Financial is partnering with a leading business in Reading who are looking to hire an Assistant Accountant. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their skills, learn from experienced professionals, and grow in a supportive environment.

The Assistant Accountant will provide day to day support to the wider finance team whilst studying a professional qualification (ACCA/CIMA).

Responsibilities

• Monthly balance sheet reconciliations
• Contribute to month-end reporting and preparation of management information.
• Learning to implement and maintain strong controls across team processes
• Prepare key management information reports as part of the month-end reporting cycle.
• Support stakeholders across the business
• Maintenance of Fixed Asset Registers
• Exposure to a variety of finance functions.
• Provide ad hoc support to senior finance team members.

Qualifications / Experience

• Keen to start a career in finance
• Interest in ACCA/CIMA
• Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn
• Proficient with Microsoft Office - Pivot Tables, Xlookups
• Proactive and able to work effectively in a team

Benefits

Great company benefits, study support, hybrid working model

Please contact [e-mail] or call 07708 912000