Assistant Accountant

Altum Consulting; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support

Generous holiday

BUPA healthcare

Flexible working

Job summary

Altum Consulting is partnering with a well-established events business to recruit a proactive Assistant Accountant. This role offers broad exposure across financial reporting, event finance and operational support, and is ideal for someone looking to develop their career in a dynamic environment.

You will contribute to the accuracy of financial information, support month-end processes, and work closely with operational teams to monitor financial performance.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) or actively studying.
• Strong understanding of core accounting principles.
• Experience in fast-paced or project-based environments is desirable.
• Proficient in Excel and familiar with accounting systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end accounts payable and receivable processes.
• Manage daily banking, treasury and intra-group reconciliations.
• Support month-end close, management accounts and forecasting.
• Assist with statutory accounts, audit and group reporting.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve financial queries and reporting.
• Support HR administration, including absence and benefits.

Skills

Excel

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA/ACA in progress

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

We are partnering with a well-established events business delivering high-quality experiences, to recruit a proactive Assistant Accountant.

This role offers broad exposure across financial reporting, event finance, and operational support, making it well-suited to someone looking to develop their career in a dynamic environment.

You will contribute to the accuracy of financial information, support key processes such as month-end, and work closely with operational teams to ensure financial performance is effectively monitored.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable and receivable processes, including billing, credit control and reconciliations.
• Manage daily banking, treasury and intra-group reconciliations.
• Support month-end close, management accounts, forecasting and long-term planning.
• Assist with statutory accounts, audit and Group reporting.
• Liaise with internal teams to resolve financial queries and ensure accurate, timely reporting.
• Support HR administration, including absence and employee benefits.

Candidate Profile

• Part-qualified (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or ACA) or actively studying
• Strong understanding of core accounting principles
• Previous experience in a fast-paced or project-based environment is desirable
• Proficient in Excel and familiar with accounting systems
• Strong attention to detail with good analytical skills
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities

This role offers an excellent opportunity for a developing finance professional to gain hands-on experience across a broad range of accounting and commercial activities within the events industry. Study support can be provided, in addition to a generous holiday allowance, BUPA healthcare and flexible working.