Assistant Accountant

Michael Page; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Benefits pending

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting an Assistant Accountant for a Not For Profit in Lincoln. This permanent hybrid role supports daily financial operations and contributes to budgeting and reporting.

You will prepare management accounts, assist forecasts, ensure timely data processing, and help year-end activities while complying with financial regulations. Strong Excel and accounting software skills are essential, with study support for CIMA/ACCA/ACA.

Qualifications

• Studying towards CIMA, ACCA or ACA.
• Candidates who have worked in similar positions but have not studied are advised to apply!
• Able to commute to our client's office in Lincolnshire.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare management accounts and financial reports for review.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor and analyse financial performance, providing insights and recommendations.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of financial data.
• Support the preparation of year-end accounts and audits.
• Maintain compliance with financial regulations and organisational policies.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial guidance.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Education

CIMA/ACCA/ACA in progress

Tools

MS Excel

Accounting software

Job description

As an Assistant Accountant in the Not For Profit sector, based in Lincoln, you'll play a key role in overseeing financial processes, helping the organisation make sound financial decisions.

This is a hands-on role where you'll support the day-to-day financial operations and contribute to the smooth running of the finance department.

Client Details

This is a permanent opportunity in Lincoln to join a well established business as an Assistant Accountant.

Our client offers a hybrid model and the opportunity for study support within a varied role.

Description

• Prepare management accounts and financial reports for review.
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor and analyse financial performance, providing insights and recommendations.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of financial data.
• Support the preparation of year-end accounts and audits.
• Maintain compliance with financial regulations and organisational policies.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide financial guidance.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency.

Profile

A successful Assistant Accountant should have:

• Studying towards CIMA, ACCA or ACA.
• Candidates who have worked in similar positions but have not studied are advised to apply!
• Able to commute to our client's office in Lincolnshire.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £35,000 to £40,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Benefits package to be confirmed.
• Permanent position based in Lincoln.
• Hybrid opportunity in Lincoln.