Assistant Accountant

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

Job summary

Andrews Recruitment Group is sourcing an Assistant Accountant for an established international business based near Harlow, Essex. The role supports a busy finance function across management reporting, ledgers and reconciliations.

This is an excellent opportunity to broaden your finance experience, work with ERP systems and develop professionally within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Previous finance or accounting experience
• Strong numerical ability
• Good Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working with accounting systems
• Good communication skills
• Organised and able to meet deadlines
• Candidates studying towards AAT, ACCA or CIMA welcome

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
• Maintain accurate accounting records
• Assist with audit preparation
• Work with ERP and accounting systems
• Produce Excel reports and financial analysis
• Support the wider finance team as required

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organised

Accounting software

Numerical ability

Deadline-driven

Finance experience

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Assistant Accountant

Location: Harlow, Essex
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

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 your 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
• Maintain accurate accounting records
• 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
• Good Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Comfortable working with accounting systems
• Good communication skills
• Organised and able to meet deadlines

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