Assistant Accountant

CMA Recruitment Group; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Assistant Accountant to manage finance operations in Reading. This hands-on role includes overseeing accounts payable, payroll, and reconciliations, as well as producing management accounts and forecasts. Ideal candidates will have relevant qualifications and experience in finance management. A hybrid working model offers 4 days in-office and 1 day remote, in a supportive and creative environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in finance management, ideally within a creative or professional services.
• Strong systems knowledge (Xero preferred) and confident Excel user.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily finance operations including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and reconciliations.
• Produce monthly management accounts and regular cashflow forecasts.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting cycles.

Skills

Finance management

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Commercial mindset

Xero

Excel

Education

Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Tools

Xero

Job description

CMA Recruitment Group are delighted to be exclusively working with a business based in central Reading, Berkshire. We are seeking an experienced and proactive Assistant Accountant to take full ownership of day‑to‑day finance operations. This hands‑on role oversees everything from invoicing and balance sheet reconciliations to budgeting, cashflow forecasting and preparation of management accounts.

You will be a progressive individual who has the capability to grow to senior leadership, providing accurate and timely insight to support strategic decision‑making.

This role is a great opportunity and will suit someone detail‑driven, confident, and commercially focused someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves while also thinking strategically.

What will the Finance Manager role involve?

• Oversee daily finance operations including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and reconciliations.
• Produce monthly management accounts and regular cashflow forecasts.
• Lead annual budgeting and forecasting cycles.
• Manage VAT submissions, tax compliance and financial governance.
• Review and support the drafting of commercial agreements with clients and suppliers.
• Partner with senior teams to support commercial decisions and performance.

Suitable Candidate for the Finance Manager vacancy:

• Qualified or part-qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in finance management, ideally within a creative or professional services.
• Strong systems knowledge (Xero preferred) and confident Excel user.
• Analytical, commercially minded and comfortable presenting insight to senior leaders.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach.

Additional benefits and information for the role of Finance Manager:

• Full ownership of the finance function with strategic influence.
• Opportunity to shape financial systems, reporting and processes for growth.
• Hybrid working model 4 days in‑office, 1 remote.
• Supportive, creative and ambitious working environment.

If you're ready to drive financial excellence and play a pivotal role in supporting the growth of a dynamic communications agency, we d love to hear from you!
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