Assistant Accountant

Anderson Knight; Lanark; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Anderson Knight is partnering with a client to recruit a Part-Qualified Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. You will support day-to-day accounting duties while progressing your CIMA or ACCA studies.

This role offers exposure to monthly management accounts, reconciliations, cash flow reporting and continual professional development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant currently studying towards CIMA or ACCA.
• Experience in an assistant accountant or similar finance role.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and month-end processes.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence with financial systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage priorities.
• Proactive attitude and desire to learn and progress in finance.
• Team player with good communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end processes, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
• Assist with the preparation of accruals and prepayments.
• Process and review financial transactions, ensuring accuracy across the ledgers.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Assist with cash flow reporting and monitoring.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure the integrity of accounting information.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders on finance-related queries.
• Provide general support to the wider finance team as required.

Skills

Part-qualified accountant

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Education

CIMA/ACCA study

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Anderson Knight is proud to partner with its client to recruit a Part-Qualified Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious and motivated finance professional who is looking to develop their career within a supportive environment while continuing their professional studies.

The successful candidate will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the finance function, supporting the wider team with a range of accounting duties and helping to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Support month-end and year-end processes, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
• Assist with the preparation of accruals and prepayments.
• Process and review financial transactions, ensuring accuracy across the ledgers.
• Support budgeting and forecasting activities.
• Assist with cash flow reporting and monitoring.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure the integrity of accounting information.
• Liaise with internal departments and external stakeholders on finance-related queries.
• Provide general support to the wider finance team as required.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Part-qualified accountant, currently studying towards CIMA or ACCA.
• Previous experience in an assistant accountant or similar finance role.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and month-end processes.
• Strong Excel skills and confident working with financial systems.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive attitude with a genuine desire to learn and progress within finance.
• A good team player with strong communication skills.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to develop and progress within an established finance team.
• Support towards professional studies.
• A varied role offering exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities.
• A supportive working environment with opportunities for continued professional development.