Assistant Accountant

Michael Page (UK); Addlestone; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page in London is seeking an Assistant Commercial Accountant to prepare and maintain accurate financial information, support budgeting and forecasting, and produce timely management reports. You will review financial data, explain variances clearly, and collaborate with colleagues to ensure reporting deadlines are met.

The role offers permanent employment with a salary of £40,000 to £45,000, dependent on experience, and study support on offer for ACCA or CIMA to aid progression within

Qualifications

• Experience preparing financial reports and working with management information.
• Confidence analysing financial data and explaining variances clearly.
• Understanding of budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Ability to maintain accurate financial records and manage detailed information.
• Experience working with colleagues to collect and check financial data.
• Good numerical skills and a careful approach to financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial information to support commercial decision-making.
• Review financial data and highlight clear, useful findings for the wider business.
• Support the production of regular management reports, ensuring figures are complete and easy to understand.
• Work with colleagues to gather financial information and keep reporting deadlines on track.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities, helping maintain reliable financial plans.
• Analyse variances between planned and actual performance, providing practical explanations.
• Maintain organised financial records and documentation for straightforward access and review.
• Contribute to improving reporting processes, helping the Accounting & Finance team work efficiently.

Skills

Financial reporting

Data analysis

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial records

Cross-functional collaboration

Numerical accuracy

Job description

• Great opportunity for progression and growth.
• Study support on offer for ACCA or CIMA.

About Our Client

The organisation operates in the Business Services sector in London.

Job Description

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial information to support commercial decision-making.
• Review financial data and highlight clear, useful findings for the wider business.
• Support the production of regular management reports, ensuring figures are complete and easy to understand.
• Work with colleagues to gather financial information and keep reporting deadlines on track.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting activities, helping maintain reliable financial plans.
• Analyse variances between planned and actual performance, providing practical explanations.
• Maintain organised financial records and documentation for straightforward access and review.
• Contribute to improving reporting processes, helping the Accounting & Finance team work efficiently.

The Successful Applicant

A successful 'Assistant Commercial Accountant' should have:

• Experience preparing financial reports and working with management information.
• Confidence analysing financial data and explaining variances clearly.
• Understanding of budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Ability to maintain accurate financial records and manage detailed information.
• Experience working with colleagues to collect and check financial data.
• Good numerical skills and a careful approach to financial reporting.

What's on Offer

• Permanent Assistant Commercial Accountant position in London.
• Salary of £40,000 to £45,000, dependent on the level of experience.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.