Assistant Accountant

Pantalent; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious company in Newbury is seeking an assistant accountant to manage essential financial processes. This hybrid role involves working closely with the Financial Controller to maintain ledgers, manage cash flow, and support the production of Management Accounts. Ideal candidates will be AAT qualified with strong Excel skills and have at least 2 years' experience in an accounting team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in an accounts team.
• Excellent technical skills on Excel are essential.
• Strong team player willing to assist and develop.

Responsibilities

• Maintain sales and purchase ledgers, cash flow, and bank account management.
• Liaise with Financial Controller for monthly Management Accounts.
• Involve in general finance ad-hoc duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Technical skills in Excel

Education

AAT qualified

Job description

£ Day Rate Negotiable DoE

Initial 3 Months, with View to Extend

Newbury (Hybrid)

The Job

As an assistant accountant within our client, you will be responsible for maintaining the sales and purchase ledgers, cash flow and bank account management. You will provide liaison with the Financial Controller to ensure timely and accurate production of the monthly Management Accounts. In this varied role, you will be involved across sales ledger, purchase ledger, cash flow management, bank management and other general finance ad-hoc duties.

Ensuring Your Success

You will ideally be fully AAT qualified, with a minimum of 2 years working within an accounts team. Excellent technical skills, especially on Excel will be essential to your success. You will have exceptional attention to detail, with excellent communication both written and verbally. By nature, you will be a strong team player who is willing to assist and also develop.

In Return

Other than a strong day rate, you will be joining an innovative and growing organisation at an essential time of their growth.