Assistant Accountant

MyDentist; Sale; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Holidays rising to 27 days per year (+

Annual bonus scheme

Health and wellbeing benefits (virtual

Staff discounts

Recognition schemes

Job summary

mydentist is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join the Corporate Finance Team at the Support Centre in Greater Manchester. This 6-month fixed-term, full-time position offers hybrid working with 2-3 days in the office and the chance to work across two teams.

You’ll handle subsidiary accounts, supporting schedules, and tax-related preparation, with opportunities to develop accounting skills and contribute to the practice’s financial administration.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounting, finance, or accounts assistant role.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Studying towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or ACA desirable.

Responsibilities

• Compilation of subsidiary statutory accounts, inputting prepared figures into accounting software, cross casting and checking accuracy, completeness and presentation of final documents.
• Assist in the preparation of supporting schedules and working papers for statutory accounts.
• Printing, collation and Companies House filing of completed subsidiary accounts; help to ensure the smooth running of the practice.
• Assist in the preparation of supporting schedules and analysis for corporation tax computations.
• Liaising with tax advisors and review of corporation tax and partnership returns; reconciling payments with financial records and leases.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Studying towards AAT/ACCA/CIMA/ACA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Your future, as a n Assistant Accountant at mydentist

You’ll be joining our Corporate Finance Team within our office called Support Centre, which is in Greater Manchester (M26 1GG).

• The role is a 6 Month Fixed Term Contract and Full Time

• Hybrid working arrangements 2-3 days in the office

• Busy but supportive department with an opportunity to work across 2 teams

• You will benefit from free onsite parking and Kearsley train station is just a short walk away

• With an onsite mini market shop and casual seating space inside and outside (for the sunnier days)

Your future, with us

Working at mydentist means you’ll be part of the UK’s leading dental network. Here, you’ll be trusted to do your best work, balancing your career around your life. We’re ambitious, focusing on the big picture and transforming how we deliver dentistry. Supported by a talented and driven team everyone is free to be themselves, where respect is a given and we’re always there for one another.

Your future, your benefits

• Competitive salary

• Holidays rising to 27 days per year with service (plus bank holidays)

• Annual Support Centre bonus scheme

• Health and wellbeing benefits; including a virtual GP service and Employee Assistance Programme helpline which includes free counselling sessions

• Access to fantastic discounts at cinemas, major retail brands, restaurants and coffee chains - simple and easy to access making it possible to save hundreds of pounds a year

• Recognition schemes including Support Centre Heroes and service awards

Your future, your role

As an Assistant Accountant, you’ll be:

• Compilation of subsidiary statutory accounts, inputting prepared figures into accounting software, cross casting and checking accuracy, completeness and presentation of final documents.

• Assist in the preparation of supporting schedules and working papers for statutory accounts.

• Printing, collation and Companies House filing of completed subsidiary accounts. Help to ensure the smooth running of your surgery and the practice

• Assist in the preparation of supporting schedules and analysis for corporation tax computations

• Liaising with tax advisors and review of corporation tax and partnership returns Reconciliation and investigation of property related payments against financial records, lease database records and bank information

• Liaising with councils and property team to investigate discrepancies and resolve queries

• Support teams with financial administration activities including recording and issuing of capex reference numbers and stock take submissions

• Administration and filing of compliance documentation for Companies House, HMRC and third-party advisors.

• Support team with completion and filing of ONS business surveys

Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in an accounting, finance, or accounts assistant role.

• Understanding of basic accounting principles and double-entry bookkeeping.

• Studying towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or ACA desirable.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel

Enjoy being part of a team that’s passionate about supporting our practices and ultimately heling the nation smile.

Your future starts here

Build a fulfilling career with us, where you'll find the opportunity to develop your skills and shape your work life with the support of a caring and inclusive team who support one another.