Assistant Accountant

Michael Page; Ashford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Friday

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join the Accounting & Finance team in a busy business services environment. You will handle daily financial tasks, reconcile accounts and assist with month-end close, while supporting budgets and forecasts.

Proficiency in Excel and accounting software is essential, with a proactive approach to process improvements. This permanent role offers an early finish Friday and a salary dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications or training in accounting or finance.
• Experience working within an accounting or finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficiency with accounting software and MS Excel.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and reports.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor and process invoices, payments and expenses.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Provide support during audits by preparing necessary documentation.
• Collaborate with the team to improve financial processes and systems.

Skills

Accounting background

Accounting/finance experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive problem solving

MS Excel

Accounting software

Education

Accounting/finance qualifications

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting software

Job description

As an Assistant Accountant you'll support the Accounting & Finance team by managing daily financial tasks and ensuring smooth operations. From preparing reports to reconciling accounts, you'll play an important role in keeping the numbers in order for a busy business services environment.

Client Details

This company operates within the business services industry.

Description

• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records and reports.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial close processes.
• Support the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
• Monitor and process invoices, payments and expenses.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies.
• Provide support during audits by preparing necessary documentation.
• Collaborate with the team to improve financial processes and systems.

Profile

A successful Assistant Accountant should have:

• Relevant qualifications or training in accounting or finance.
• Experience working within an accounting or finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proficiency with accounting software and MS Excel.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.

Job Offer

• Salary dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent role
• Early finish Friday!

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.