Assistant Accountant

Projective Ltd; Fleet; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Projective Ltd is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support day-to-day finance across multiple entities. The role covers ledgers, cash flow, payroll, month-end reporting and budgeting contributions.

AAT Level 4 or equivalent is expected, with ACCA/CIMA study encouraged. The candidate should be proficient with AccountsIQ/Sage/QuickBooks and have strong Excel skills, with meticulous attention to detail and a proactive mindset for process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting multi-entity or international finance operations.
• AAT Level 4 or equivalent; studying ACCA/CIMA encouraged.
• Experience with AccountsIQ, Sage or QuickBooks.
• Strong Excel skills and data accuracy.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Proactive, with focus on process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Raise and reconcile sales ledger, credit control and purchase ledger tasks.
• Post bank transactions and assist cash flow forecasting.
• Coordinate payroll information and expenses processing.
• Support month-end close, variance analysis and reporting.
• Prepare VAT, PAYE and other statutory/compliance work.

Skills

Pivot Tables

XLOOKUP

SUMIFS

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive mindset

Education

AAT Level 4 qualification

ACCA/CIMA study (encouraged)

Tools

AccountsIQ

Sage

QuickBooks

Job description

Assistant Accountant

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to support the day-to-day finance operations across multiple entities within the Projective Group. This hands-on role will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, processing transactions, supporting month-end reporting, and contributing to budgeting and forecasting activities.

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional who is studying towards a professional accounting qualification and is keen to broaden their experience in a growing international business.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Ledger/Credit Control & Purchase Ledger

• Raise and submit client invoices accurately and on time.
• Manage credit control activities and follow up on overdue payments.
• Process supplier invoices and match them to purchase orders.
• Prepare payment runs for approval.

Cash Management, Reconciliations & Financial Controls

• Post and reconcile bank transactions.
• Support cash flow forecasting and prepare payment plans.
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain supplier and customer account reconciliations.

Payroll & Expenses

• Coordinate monthly payroll information with HR and managers.
• Process employee expenses in line with company policies.

Month-End Reporting

• Support the month-end close process, including variance analysis and reporting.
• Prepare revenue recognition schedules.
• Assist with annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.

Statutory & Compliance

• Prepare and submit VAT, PAYE and ONS returns.
• Support corporation tax compliance and annual audit requirements.

About You

• Previous accounting experience, ideally within a multi-entity or international business.
• AAT Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) and may be studying towards ACCA, CIMA or a similar qualification although this is not essential.
• Experience using accounting systems such as AccountsIQ, Sage or QuickBooks would be beneficial.
• Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP and SUMIFS.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement and process efficiencies.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who enjoys working in a structured finance environment, takes ownership of their work, and is keen to develop their technical and commercial finance skills while contributing to a collaborative and growing team.