Assistant Accountant

Andrews Recruitment Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Andrews Recruitment Group is hiring an Assistant Accountant to support a busy international finance function across management reporting, ledgers, reconciliations and wider accounting activity in Chelmsford.

This role provides a clear development path, with duties including monthly management accounts, financial reporting, balance-sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals and budgeting, alongside using ERP systems and Excel for analysis.

Qualifications

• Previous finance or accounting experience.
• Strong numerical ability.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable working with accounting systems.
• Organised and able to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Assist with financial reporting.
• Complete balance-sheet reconciliations.
• Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Process journals and accruals.
• Assist with month-end activities.
• Support budgeting and forecasting.
• Assist with audit preparation.
• Work with ERP and accounting systems.
• Produce Excel reports and financial analysis.
• Support the wider finance team as required.

Skills

Finance experience

Numerical ability

Attention to detail

Accounting systems

Time management

Education

Studying towards AAT/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Are you an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Assistant or Finance Assistant looking to develop your career within an established international business?

We are recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to support a busy finance function across management reporting, ledgers, reconciliations and wider accounting activity.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their finance experience and progress professionally.

The Role

• Support preparation of monthly management accounts
• Assist with financial reporting
• Complete balance-sheet reconciliations
• Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
• Process journals and accruals
• Assist with month-end activities
• Support budgeting and forecasting
• Assist with audit preparation
• Work with ERP and accounting systems
• Produce Excel reports and financial analysis
• Support the wider finance team as required

What We’re Looking For

• Previous finance or accounting experience
• Strong numerical ability
• Strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working with accounting systems
• Organised and able to meet deadlines

Candidates studying towards AAT, ACCA or CIMA would be particularly welcome.