Assistant Accountant

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Stone; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join their dynamic team in a hybrid role. This is an exciting opportunity for finance professionals to contribute to a variety of strategic projects while ensuring smooth finance operations. You'll be responsible for cash flow management, month-end closings, and providing audit support. With a focus on collaboration and accuracy, this role offers flexibility and a supportive environment, making it ideal for those looking to grow their careers in finance. Join a team that values your contributions and supports your professional development.

Benefits

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Flexible working

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance

Private health care

Salary sacrifice programmes

Mental health support

Cycle to work scheme

Green car schemes

Full study support for professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience in project or professional services accounting.
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Manage cashflow with daily reconciliations and weekly forecasting.
• Prepare month-end journals for accruals and prepayments.
• Assist with audits and prepare statutory accounts.

Skills

Excel

Accounting Software

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Education

Part-qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA)

Job description

We're Hiring: Financial Accountant - Full Time | Staffordshire | Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days WFH)

Are you a detail-driven, organised finance professional ready to step into a dynamic and supportive team? We're looking for a Financial Accountant to join our client on a permanent basis, playing a key role in ensuring our finance operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you'll support the wider senior finance team (FD, FC, FM, FBP) with strategic projects and provide crucial cover across purchase and sales ledger functions. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys variety, values accuracy, and thrives in a collaborative environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Cashflow Management - Daily reconciliations, weekly forecasting, and liaising with ledger teams for accuracy.
• Month-End Close - Preparing journals for accruals, prepayments, and project transfers.
• Balance Sheet Recs - Monthly reconciliations and quarterly cut-off testing.
• Reporting & Analysis - Cost reports, variance analysis, and regular meetings with key stakeholders.
• Utilisation Reporting - Weekly reports to support business forecasting and performance tracking.
• Fixed Assets - Maintain the fixed asset register, produce capex reports, and attend committee meetings.
• Audit Support - Assist with year-end and half-year audits, prepare statutory accounts.
• Team Collaboration - Offer cover for sales and purchase ledger functions, support the team during busy periods.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in project or professional services accounting (especially with time & expenses)
• Part-qualified accountant (ACCA/CIMA/ACA) - and working toward full qualification
• Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting software
• Great attention to detail and self-checking mindset
• Top-notch communication and organisational skills
• Confident with reconciliations and financial controls

What You'll Get in Return

• 28 days holiday + bank holidays
• Flexible working (hybrid model - office-based with some flexibility)
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Private health care
• Salary sacrifice programmes
• Mental health support
• Cycle to work & green car schemes
• Full study support for professional qualifications + fees paid