Assistant Accountant

Heap & Co - Accountancy & Finance Recruitment Specialists; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Career development

Job summary

Heap & Co, a specialist in accountancy recruitment, is recruiting an Assistant Accountant in Cambridge to join a growing finance team. This hands-on role supports month-end processes and keeps accurate records for smooth daily operations.

You'll work closely with senior finance leadership, assist with management accounts, VAT returns, budgeting and reporting, and gain exposure to broader financial responsibilities. AAT study or progression is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts or finance role.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Experience with reconciliations and month-end activities.
• Experience using accounting software.
• Studying AAT or developing accounting career advantageous.
• Organised, proactive and keen to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Maintain purchase and sales ledgers.
• Perform balance sheet and ledger reconciliations.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries.
• Support payment runs and cash management activities.
• Manage company credit card and expense reconciliations.
• Prepare VAT returns and ensure deadlines.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and year-end processes.
• Produce financial reports and analysis.

Skills

Double-entry bookkeeping

Reconciliations

Accounting software

AAT study

Organised

Education

AAT studies in progress

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Accountant to join a growing finance team in a varied and hands-on role.

Working closely with senior finance leadership, you'll play a key role in supporting month-end processes, maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring the smooth running of day-to-day finance operations.

This position would suit someone with previous finance experience who is looking to broaden their responsibilities and gain further exposure to management accounting and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Maintaining purchase and sales ledgers.
• Performing balance sheet and ledger reconciliations.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries.
• Supporting payment runs and cash management activities.
• Managing company credit card and expense reconciliations.
• Preparing VAT returns and ensuring compliance with deadlines.
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and year-end processes.
• Producing financial reports and analysis as required.

About You

• Previous experience within an accounts or finance role.
• Strong understanding of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Experience with reconciliations and month-end activities.
• Experience using accounting software.
• Studying AAT or actively developing an accounting career would be advantageous.
• Organised, proactive and keen to learn.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £30,000-£35,000.
• Monday to Friday working pattern.
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for development.
• Exposure to a broad range of finance responsibilities.
• Pension scheme and generous holiday entitlement.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Assistant or Assistant Accountant looking to take the next step in their career and gain wider exposure within a well-rounded finance function.