Assistant Accountant

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

Job summary

Andrews Recruitment Group is recruiting for an Assistant Accountant role in Harlow, Essex. The successful candidate will support a busy finance function across management reporting, ledgers, reconciliations and broader accounting activity.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone to broaden their finance experience and progress within an established international business.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance or accounting is required.
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly management accounts preparation.
• Assist with financial reporting and balance‑sheet reconciliations.
• Support Accounts Payable/Receivable and process journals.

Skills

Numerical ability

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisation

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA studies

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

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.