Assistant Accountant & Finance Team Lead – Multi-Entity

RE Recruitment; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

RE Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join the finance team and support the Head of Finance with monthly management accounts across three companies. You will supervise a small team and oversee day-to-day finance office operations in a busy group environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in accounting, a recognised qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA), and solid experience in fixed assets, reconciliations and reporting. Strong Excel and Sage Line 50 skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years in an accounting environment.
• Experience supervising a small finance team is essential.
• Strong knowledge of fixed asset accounting and depreciation.
• Experience preparing management accounts and reconciliations.
• Excellent Excel skills; experience with Sage Line 50 is desirable.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day activities of the Finance Department and manage a team of three.
• Support the Head of Finance with monthly management accounts.
• Manage monthly reporting processes and ensure deadlines are met.
• Maintain fixed asset register and depreciation accuracy.
• Reconcile profit/loss on asset disposals and monitor cash flow.
• Complete monthly control files and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Administer accounting system, user access and licenses.
• Ensure HMRC submissions and payments (VAT, PAYE, NIC, PSA).
• Process weekly/monthly payments and payroll; assist VAT returns.
• Assist with year-end accounts preparation and audits.
• Carry out monthly bank reconciliations across entities.
• Prepare holiday accruals and liaise with ledger teams on reconciliations.

Skills

AAT/ACCA/CIMA

3+ years experience

Team supervision

Fixed asset accounting

Management accounts

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

AAT/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Part qualified or equivalent experience

Tools

Sage Line 50

Excel

Job description

RE Recruitment is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join the finance team and support the Head of Finance with monthly management accounts across three companies. You will supervise a small team and oversee day-to-day finance office operations in a busy group environment.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in accounting, a recognised qualification (AAT/ACCA/CIMA), and solid experience in fixed assets, reconciliations and reporting. Strong Excel and Sage Line 50 skills are preferred.