Assistant Accountant

Confidential; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits to be confirmed

Job summary

Confidential in Nottingham is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join a growing business on a permanent basis. You will work closely with the Financial Controller in Nottingham to support month-end close and financial reporting.

This office-based role supports budgeting, forecasting, reconciliations and audit preparation, with study toward AAT level 4 and progression to CIMA/ACCA. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and numerical skills, experience with Excel and accounting software,

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Experience in a similar position.
• Experience with financial reporting and budgeting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Excel.
• Attention to detail and methodical approach to work.
• Understanding of accounting principles and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Reconcile accounts and ensure accuracy in financial records.
• Monitor and analyse financial data to identify trends or discrepancies.
• Work closely with other departments to provide financial insights.
• Help maintain compliance with financial regulations and policies.
• Contribute to process improvements within the finance team.
• Support the preparation for audits and liaise with auditors as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Accounting principles knowledge

Education

AAT level 4 (in progress)

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Michael Page are supporting a growing organisation in their search for an Assistant Accountant in Nottingham.

This is a permanent opportunity where the successful Assistant Accountant will work closely with the Financial Controller in Nottingham.

Client Details

Our client is a successful business in Nottingham and looking to add a permanent Assistant Accountant to their team.

This role would suit someone who studying towards their AAT level 4 and looking to continue their studies to CIMA / ACCA.

This is a office based role in Nottingham.

Description

• Assist in preparing management accounts and financial reports.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Reconcile accounts and ensure accuracy in financial records.
• Monitor and analyse financial data to identify trends or discrepancies.
• Work closely with other departments to provide financial insights.
• Help maintain compliance with financial regulations and policies.
• Contribute to process improvements within the finance team.
• Support the preparation for audits and liaise with auditors as needed.

Profile

A successful Assistant Management Accountant should have:

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Experience in a similar position.
• Experience with financial reporting and budgeting.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• A good understanding of accounting principles and regulations.
• The ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• A relevant qualification or working towards one (e.g., AAT, ACCA, CIMA).

Job Offer

• Salary ranging from £30,000 to £33,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Permanent role in Nottingham.
• Benefits to be confirmed.