Assistant Accountant

7IM; Monmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance company in Monmouth is looking for two Assistant Accountants to join their team. This role involves supporting various finance functions such as management accounting and financial reporting, perfect for individuals aiming to build a solid finance foundation. The ideal candidates will have 2+ years of relevant experience and be part-qualified accountants, with strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a similar finance-based role.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Flexibility to perform various tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end and year-end processes.
• Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support business through budget tracker presentations.
• Process and review financial transactions.
• Assist in managing the multiple Finance inboxes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Time management

Flexibility

Education

Part Qualified Accountant ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

SunSystems/Q&A

Job description

About The Role

7IM Finance team is now looking to add two new Assistant Accountants to a team of 19 to support the Group through the next phase of its growth. Operating within a pooled team model, the role is designed to provide flexible support across multiple finance functions, including management accounting, financial reporting, and transactional finance. This role is ideal for individuals seeking to build a strong foundation in finance while contributing to a high performing, collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Month-end and year-end processes - assist with journal preparation, accruals, prepayments and audit queries.
• Balance sheet reconciliations - prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations for key accounts.
• Business partnering - support the wider business through the preparation and presentation of budget trackers to budget owners.
• Sales ledger process - raise invoices and recharges for both our Funds and Private Wealth clients.
• Transaction processing and review - process and review financial transactions including invoices and expense claims.
• Support our systems strategy improvement roadmap.
• Assist with managing the multiple Finance inboxes.
• Other, as reasonably required by line manager and 7IM.

About You

• Attention to detail and accuracy of work.
• Experienced in communicating with internal and external stakeholders, including senior management.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and work on own initiative.
• Flexibility to perform different and varied tasks.
• Good time management and prioritisation.

Knowledge

• Systems Literate (excel, word and outlook).
• Experience SunSystems/ Q&A advantageous.

Qualifications

• Part Qualified Accountant ACA / ACCA/ CIMA
• Have at least 2 years experience in a similar finance-based role.

Other Relevant Information

• While not directly interacting with customers, your actions should align with upholding the FCA's Consumer Duty principles, thereby contributing to fair and beneficial outcomes for our clients.
• Expected to subscribe to 7IMs mission and tenets and Treating Customers Fairly initiatives