Assistant Accountant

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company seeks an Assistant Accountant to join their growing finance team. This role offers ownership of retail accounting, process improvements, and business partnering tasks, providing an exciting opportunity within a sustainability-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-moving finance functions, FMCG industry preferred.
• Proactive mindset with confidence in improving finance processes.
• Strong communication skills and team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of end-to-end retail accounting.
• Assist with month-end processes and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage accounts receivable and liaise with operations.

Skills

Retail accounting

Process improvements

Communication

Team player

Organized

Education

AAT-qualified

Tools

Xero

Google Suite

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Assistant Accountant | FMCG Industry | 3 days in office (London)

A high-growth, sustainability-focused business in the FMCG industry that’s making serious waves across Europe are looking for an Assistant Financial Analyst or Assistant Accountant to join their growing finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants real ownership, end-to-end responsibility, and exposure to a fast-paced, mission-led environment.

This role offers more than just transactional finance. You'll get involved in retail accounting, help shape process improvements, and gain exposure to analysis and elements of business partnering as part of a supportive and ambitious team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take full ownership of end-to-end retail accounting, supporting a rapidly scaling retail operation
• Assist with month-end processes, producing accurate and timely balance sheet reconciliations
• Identify and implement efficiency improvements across processes and reporting
• Act as a key finance contact for the retail team, providing support and clarity in day-to-day communication
• Manage accounts receivable – raising invoices to retailers and ensuring timely receipt of discount invoices
• Liaise closely with the operations team to resolve queries and challenge discrepancies raised by retailers
• Post and reconcile bank transactions, investigating and resolving any unreconciled items

What They're Looking For:

• Experience within a fast-moving finance function – FMCG experience is highly desirable
• Proactive mindset with confidence in owning and improving finance processes
• Knowledge of Xero and Google Suite is a bonus
• Ideally AAT-qualified, but candidates with strong experience will also be considered
• Excellent communicator, highly organised, and a team player
• Enthusiasm for working in a values-led, sustainability-driven business