Assistant Accountant

Reevr Talent Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance team in the UK is looking for an Assistant Accountant on a 9-month fixed-term contract. The role includes maintaining financial records, supporting compliance, and assisting with reports. Candidates should be part-qualified ACCA or CIMA and have strong accounting skills. This position offers an opportunity to make an impact in a busy finance team and grow professionally without delay.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy finance team.
• Attention to detail.
• Proactive and organized.

Responsibilities

• Support the Financial Controller across all accounting activities.
• Manage quarterly SOX reporting.
• Prepare monthly accruals and journals.

Skills

Technical accounting skills

Analytical ability

Excellent communication

IT skills

Education

Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or actively studying

Job description

Assistant Accountant 9-Month FTC
Location: Sunbury-on-Thames
Salary: £60,000 £65,000
Hours: Mon Thu 08 30, Fri 08 30

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team on a 9-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Assistant Accountant will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting compliance requirements, and assisting with monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting activities.

The ideal candidate for this Assistant Accountant role will have experience working in a fast-paced finance environment and be actively studying towards ACCA or CIMA. Strong technical skills, analytical ability, and a proactive, hands-on approach are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Financial Controller across all accounting activities
• Manage quarterly SOX reporting
• Prepare monthly accruals, journals, and account reconciliations
• Maintain the Fixed Asset Register and assist with forecasts
• Manage monthly commission processes and reporting
• Support P&L analysis, revenue recognition testing and inter-company reconciliations
• Assist with statutory accounts, audits, 7th Day reporting and stock take
• Provide support to AR, including cash posting and annual credit checks
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and finance projects as required

What We re Looking For

• Experience in a busy finance team
• Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or actively studying
• Strong technical accounting skills and attention to detail
• Proactive, organised and able to work to deadlines
• Excellent communication and IT skills

This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join a dynamic finance team, gain wide exposure across the accounting function, and make a real impact from day one.