Assistant Accountant

Additional Resources Ltd.; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking financial consultancy is seeking an Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper to manage bookkeeping activities and assist with month-end processes. The role offers full-time or part-time hybrid working options, a salary ranging from £25,000 to £30,000, and various benefits. Candidates should have at least three years of bookkeeping experience and proficiency in Xero. This position offers a dynamic work environment with ample opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Free parking

Casual Dress

Company events

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme with auto-enrolment

Access to a monthly learning and development budget

Potential support for professional qualifications post-probation

Flexible working pattern

Qualifications

• At least three years of bookkeeping experience.
• Previously worked as an Assistant Accountant, Bookkeeper, or similar role.
• Competent in Excel with practical knowledge of VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and SUMIFS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate bookkeeping and process sales invoices.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports.
• Oversee payroll processing and execute payment runs.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Xero accounting software

Excel proficiency

Organisational skills

Understanding of VAT and payroll

Education

Part qualification in AAT, ACCA, or CIMA

Tools

Xero

Dext

Hubdoc

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for anAssistant Accountant / Bookkeeper to join a forward-thinking financial consultancy specialising in helping established small to mid-sized businesses improve profitability, manage cash flow, and achieve sustainable growth.

As an Assistant Accountant / Bookkeeper, you will manage bookkeeping activities and assist with month-end processes, while driving efficiency improvements for a portfolio of small, limited companies.

This role can be full-time or part-time offering hybrid working options, a pro-rata salary range of £25,000 to £30,000 and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

- Maintain accurate bookkeeping, including processing sales invoices, purchase ledger, and bank reconciliations

- Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reports,undertake VAT return preparation and reconciliation

- Oversee payroll processing, execute payment runs, and handle accruals and prepayments

- Perform month-end balance sheet reconciliations including control accounts, intercompany transactions, and fixed assets

- Support senior finance staff with management accounts, financial analysis, budgeting, and year-end preparations

- Identify opportunities to enhance financial systems and processes, increasing operational efficiency for clients

What We Are Looking For:

- Previously worked as anAssistant Accountant, Junior Accountant, Bookkeeper, Accounts Assistant, Management Accountant, Finance Assistantor in a similar role.

- Have at least three years of bookkeeping experience

- Skilled with Xero accounting software and related tools such as Dext or Hubdoc

- Good understanding of accounting principles including VAT and payroll procedures

- Competent in Excel with practical knowledge of functions like VLOOKUP, pivot tables, and SUMIFS

- Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise effectively

- Part qualification in AAT, ACCA, or CIMA is advantageous

What's on Offer

- Competitive salary

- Free parking

- Casual Dress

- Company events

- Generous holiday entitlement

- Pension scheme with auto-enrolment

- Access to a monthly learning and development budget

- Potential support for professional qualifications post-probation

- Flexible working pattern with partial remote working after initial training

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and proactive accounting professional who enjoys variety and making a tangible impact in a dynamic, client-focused environment.

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