Assistant Accountant

Resourcery Group; Lane Head; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive bonus

26 days holiday

Private healthcare

Study support

Job summary

Resourcery Group is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join a successful, well-established organisation. This hybrid role offers a salary of £30,000 - £32,000 and study support. A part-qualified accountant will thrive as you develop your career in a commercially focused finance team.

You will work closely with the Finance Manager to support financial management, reporting and planning, including month-end activities, budgeting and forecasting, and corporate reporting.

Qualifications

• Part-qualified accountant status and actively studying towards ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience in a commercial or management accounting environment.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to analyse and interpret financial data.
• Excellent numerical and analytical abilities with attention to detail.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end activities and ensure deadlines are met.
• Manage overhead expenditure, coding, allocation and reporting.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and reporting through management review.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.
• Coordinate data for corporate reporting requirements.

Skills

Excel

Financial analysis

ACCA/CIMA study

Budgeting

Month-end

Education

Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Assistant Accountant

Location: HybridSalary: £30,000 - £32,000Job Type: Permanent

We are delighted to be recruiting for an Assistant Accountant to join a successful and well-established organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a part-qualified accountant looking to develop their career within a commercially focused business.

Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider finance team, you will play an important role in supporting the financial management, reporting and planning of the business.

The Role

As Assistant Accountant, you will be responsible for a varied range of management accounting activities, providing accurate financial information and supporting the wider business with effective financial control and analysis.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the Finance Manager and wider finance team with month-end activities and ensuring all financial deadlines are achieved.
• Taking responsibility for overhead expenditure, ensuring costs are accurately coded, allocated and reported.
• Preparing balance sheet reconciliations and overseeing the balance sheet reporting process through to management review.
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, providing reliable financial information to support business decisions.
• Coordinating the collection and submission of information for regular corporate reporting requirements.
• Working closely with the Finance Shared Service Centre, acting as a key point of contact and assisting with queries and issues.
• Producing financial reports and analysis for senior management and key stakeholders.
• Reviewing financial performance, investigating variances and providing clear commentary and insight.
• Supporting improvements to finance processes, controls and reporting.

What We're Looking For

We are looking for an ambitious finance professional who is keen to progress their career and take on a varied accounting position.

Ideally, you will have:

• Part-qualified accountant status and be actively studying towards ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
• Previous experience within a commercial or management accounting environment.
• Strong Excel skills and the ability to analyse and interpret financial data.
• Excellent numerical and analytical abilities, with strong attention to detail.
• The ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial colleagues.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• A proactive approach, with the confidence to challenge information and provide constructive financial insight.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with colleagues across the business.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working- 2 days in the office
• Competitive bonus scheme
• 26 days holiday
• Private healthcare
• Study support

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful organisation in a varied Assistant Accountant role, offering excellent exposure to management accounting, financial analysis and business partnering.

With a salary of £30,000 - £32,000 and hybrid working, this role would suit a part-qualified accountant looking for their next career move within a supportive and commercially focused finance team.