Assistant Accountant (12-Month FTC) | Flexible Working

Dalcour Maclaren; Bicester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Life insurance (4x Base Salary)

Cycle to work scheme

Flexible working

Birthday leave

Maternity leave 26 weeks

Paternity leave 4 weeks

EAP & Wellbeing

Job summary

Dalcour Maclaren is seeking an experienced and proactive Assistant Accountant to join the Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role supports monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, journals, and cash management in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will oversee accounts payable, expenses, and budgeting/forecasting while guiding junior team members and contributing to process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance or accounting role.
• AAT qualified, part-qualified ACCA/CIMA, or qualified by experience (QBE).
• Strong experience supporting month-end accounting processes.
• Experience with VAT compliance and intercompany accounting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and reporting packs.
• Maintain monthly balance sheet reconciliations and post month-end journals.
• Manage fixed asset register and depreciation.
• Support month-end close activities and variance analysis.
• Assist budgeting and forecasting processes as required.
• Support cash management, accounts payable and expenses.
• Assist in ad hoc analysis and reporting requests.

Skills

Excel skills

Month-end accounting

Communication

Organisation

Proactive & hands-on

Education

AAT qualification or part-qualified ACCA/CIMA or QBE

Tools

Workday Financials

Job description

Dalcour Maclaren is seeking an experienced and proactive Assistant Accountant to join the Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role supports monthly management accounts, balance sheet reconciliations, journals, and cash management in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will oversee accounts payable, expenses, and budgeting/forecasting while guiding junior team members and contributing to process improvements.