Assistant Accountant

CV Screen; Taunton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Eye-care vouchers

Wellbeing app & EAP

Study support

Job summary

CV Screen in Taunton is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join the Finance team. The role involves supporting management accounts, posting journals, and providing financial insight to assist decision-making. This is a fully office-based position in Taunton.

You will work closely with the Finance Manager and take on responsibilities including reconciliations, reports, and payroll support. Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA is preferable, with strong Excel and Xero experience, and a focus on continuous

Qualifications

• Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA is preferable.
• Management accounts experience.
• Strong bookkeeping knowledge.
• Good understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Xero or similar software experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Post journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset registers.
• Monitor budgets and investigate variances.
• Produce financial reports and analysis.
• Support payroll and year-end processes.

Skills

Management accounts

Bookkeeping

Accounting principles

Excel skills

Education

Part-qualified ACCA/CIMA/ACA preferable

Tools

Xero

Job description

Assistant Accountant
Taunton
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000

An exciting opportunity is available for a motivated professional to join a Finance team based in Taunton. In the role, you'll work closely with the Finance Manager to support management accounts, maintain records and provide financial insight to support decision-making and continuous improvement. This is a fully office based role in Taunton.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts.
• Post journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain fixed asset registers.
• Monitor budgets and investigate variances.
• Produce financial reports and analysis.
• Support payroll and year-end processes.

What Experience is Required

• Part-qualified ACCA, CIMA or ACA is preferable.
• Management accounts experience.
• Strong bookkeeping knowledge.
• Good understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Xero or similar software experience.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Up to £35,000 depending on experience
• Free parking
• Eye-care vouchers
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing app
• Study support for the right candidate

Location

This is a fully office based role in Taunton.

Alternate Job Titles

Finance Officer | Assistant Management Accountant | Finance Assistant | Accounts Assistant