Assistant Accountant

Cathedral Appointments; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the commercial insurance space is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support daily finance functions. This position offers a dynamic work environment focused on innovation and career growth, with responsibilities including managing financial postings, sales ledgers, and assisting in management accounts preparation. Competitive salary and company benefits including holiday entitlement and study support provided.

Benefits

25 days' holiday

Monthly cash allowance

Workplace pension (employer contribution)

Study support for exam fees and revision time

Potential for one day of remote working after probation

Qualifications

• Hands-on accounting experience essential.
• Ability to manage a dynamic workload.
• Team player with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily postings of receipts and payments.
• Manage sales ledger and reconcile debtor accounts.
• Assist in preparation of monthly management accounts.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving mindset

Communication skills

Education

ACCA qualified or part-qualified

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Office

Job description

UP TO £33K DOE | ONSITE | CENTRAL EXETER

This is an exciting opportunity to join a pioneering professional services firm that is shaking up the commercial insurance space. With a reputation for challenging conventional thinking and providing market-leading support to its corporate clients, the company operates with a forensic, high-quality approach that consistently sets new standards. Based in Exeter and currently on a strong growth trajectory, the business offers a collaborative, ambitious environment where continuous learning and career development are strongly encouraged.

The Role:

Working closely with an experienced Finance team including the CFO and Management Accountant, the Assistant Accountant will play a crucial role in the day-to-day finance function. This is a varied and hands-on position, ideally suited to a proactive, detail-focused finance professional looking to grow with an innovative company.

Working hours: 8:30 am to 5:30 pm with a 1-hour lunch break.

Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Accountant:

• Maintain accurate daily postings of receipts and payments, reconcile bank accounts, and contribute to cash reporting
• Manage the sales ledger, raise and upload invoices, chase outstanding debts, and reconcile debtor accounts
• Input purchase invoices with VAT accuracy, support payment runs, and assist in the preparation of monthly management accounts
• Provide general finance admin support including client account setup, internal project database updates, and ad hoc reporting

Key Requirements of the Assistant Accountant:

• ACCA qualified or part-qualified accountant with hands-on accounting experience
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage a dynamic workload
• Knowledge of accounting software (Sage preferred) and proficiency with Microsoft Office
• A team player with a problem-solving mindset and excellent communication skills

Company Benefits:

• Salary up to £33k DOE
• 25 days' holiday
• Monthly cash allowance
• Workplace pension (employer contribution)
• Study support - exam fees paid, and time off provided for revision and exams
• Potential for one day of remote working after probation

If you're ready to take the next step in your finance career with a company that values innovation, collaboration and progression, we'd love to hear from you.

Note on Sponsorship: We regret to inform you that at this time, we are unable to offer sponsorship for work authorisation for this role. Therefore, candidates must possess valid authorisation to work in the UK without requiring visa sponsorship.

Recruitment Consultant: Georgia Parkhouse

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